Using social return on investment analysis to calculate the social impact of modified vehicles for people with disability.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Returning to driving is often a goal for people with acquired disabilities. Vehicle modifications make it possible for people with both acquired and lifelong disabilities to drive yet can be costly. There has been no financial evaluation of vehicle modifications in Australia or internationally.

Methods

A social return on investment analysis of vehicle modifications was undertaken. Primary data were collected via qualitative interviews with consumers and other stakeholders (e.g. driver-trained occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians, driving instructors, vehicle modifiers) (n = 23). Secondary data were collected from literature searches and used to identify suitable financial proxies and make estimations of the proportion of drivers with vehicle modifi

SUBMITTER: Hutchinson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7317535 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature