Research focus and select publications

Dr. Driver is passionate about understanding the physical activity and rehabilitation behaviors of adults with traumatic brain injuries. He has been involved in directing several intervention studies examining the effect of physical activity on adults with traumatic brain injuries. Each of the studies indicated that physical activity participation (e.g., aquatics, resistance training) leads to improved physical and psychosocical functioning. However, despite the benefits associated with physical activity, participation rates remain low. Thus, Dr. Driver is investigating the different factors that influence the physical activity participation of adults with traumatic brain injuries with the aim of decreasing barriers and facilitating participation. Dr. Driver is working collaboratively with Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation in Downtown Dallas with the Day Neuro Program (adults with brain injuries) and the inpatient spinal Cord Rehabilitation Program.

Select Publications

Driver, S. (2009). What barriers to physical activity do outpatients with a traumatic brain injury face? Journal of Cognitive Rehabilitation, 33, 4-10.

Driver, S., & Ede, A. (2009). Exercise, mood states, and people with a brain Injury. Brain Injury, 23, 203–212

Driver, S. (2008). Development of a conceptual model to predict physical activity participation in adults with brain injuries. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 25, 1-20.

White, B., Driver, S., & Warren, A. (2008). A consideration of resilience and the rehabilitation of people with traumatic disabilities. Rehabilitation Psychology, 53, 9-17.

Bishop, J. & Driver, S. (2007). Implementing service-learning into an undergraduate adapted physical education class. Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 78 (8), 15-19.

Driver, S., & Lox, C.L. (2007). Establishing the reliability and validity of a measure of mood for adults with brain injuries. Journal of Cognitive Rehabilitation, 25, 10-21.

Driver, S. (2007). Psychometric properties and analysis of the physical activity social influence scale for adults with traumatic brain injuries, Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 24, 160-177.

Driver, S. (2006). Applying motivational theories to people with physical disabilities. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 23, 148-162.

Driver, S. (2006). Measuring exercise induced affect in people with a brain injury. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 23, 1-13.

Driver, S., Rees, O’Connor, J., & Lox., C.J. (2006). Effect of an aquatics program on health-promoting self-care behaviors of individuals with a brain injury. Brain Injury, 20 (2) 133-141.