Abstract Introduction Simulator sickness is the occurrence of motion-sickness like symptoms that can occur during use of simulators and virtual reality technologies. This study investigated individual factors that contributed to simulator sickness and dropout while using a desktop driving simulator. Method Eighty-eight older adult drivers (mean age 72.82±5.42years) attempted a practice drive and two test drives. Participants also completed a battery of cognitive and visual assessments, provided information on their health and driving habits, and reported their experience of simulator sickness symptoms throughout the study. Results Fifty-two participants dropped out before completing the driving tasks. A time-dependent Cox Proportional Hazards model showed that female gender (HR=2.02), prior motion sickness history (HR=2.22), and Mini-SSQ score (HR=1.55) were associated with dropout. There were no differences between dropouts and completers on any of the cognitive abilities tests. Conclusions Older adults are a high-risk group for simulator sickness. Within this group, female gender and prior motion sickness history are related to simulator dropout. Higher reported experience of symptoms of simulator sickness increased rates of dropout. Practical applications The results highlight the importance of screening and monitoring of participants in driving simulation studies. Older adults, females, and those with a prior history of motion sickness may be especially at risk.
Highlights We investigated risk factors for driving simulator sickness and dropout using survival analysis. Female gender and prior history of motion sickness predicted simulator sickness and study dropout. Older adults are a high-risk group for simulator sickness.
Dropout during a driving simulator study: A survival analysis
Journal of Safety Research ; 55 ; 159-169
2015-08-25
11 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Dropout during a driving simulator study: A survival analysis
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