Lisa J Molnar1, David W Eby, Paula S Kartje, Renée M St Louis. 1. University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) and Michigan Center for Advancing Safe Transportation throughout the Lifespan (M-CASTL), 2901 Baxter Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2150, USA. ljmolnar@umich.edu
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Self-screening by older drivers has shown considerable promise for increasing self-awareness about functional abilities associated with safe driving. The purpose of this study was to improve upon existing self-screening instruments by focusing entirely on "health concerns" that affect driving - that is, the symptoms that people experience due to medical conditions and the medications used to treat them - rather than the medical conditions or medications themselves. METHOD: A computer-based, easy-to-use self-screening instrument for older drivers was developed to provide individualized feedback intended to increase self-awareness about declines in driving-related abilities, as well as suggestions for behavioral changes or safety tips to maintain safe driving, further evaluation from a physician/health professional, and vehicle modifications to help compensate for driving-related declines. RESULTS: This paper describes the development of the self-screening instrument and summarizes findings relative to increasing self-awareness among older drivers. This research represents an important first step in improving self-awareness among older drivers through self-screening. 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
INTRODUCTION: Self-screening by older drivers has shown considerable promise for increasing self-awareness about functional abilities associated with safe driving. The purpose of this study was to improve upon existing self-screening instruments by focusing entirely on "health concerns" that affect driving - that is, the symptoms that people experience due to medical conditions and the medications used to treat them - rather than the medical conditions or medications themselves. METHOD: A computer-based, easy-to-use self-screening instrument for older drivers was developed to provide individualized feedback intended to increase self-awareness about declines in driving-related abilities, as well as suggestions for behavioral changes or safety tips to maintain safe driving, further evaluation from a physician/health professional, and vehicle modifications to help compensate for driving-related declines. RESULTS: This paper describes the development of the self-screening instrument and summarizes findings relative to increasing self-awareness among older drivers. This research represents an important first step in improving self-awareness among older drivers through self-screening. 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Authors: Anna Byszewski; Faranek Aminzadeh; Kelly Robinson; Frank Molnar; William Dalziel; Malcolm Man Son Hing; Lynn Hunt; Shawn Marshall Journal: BMC Geriatr Date: 2013-11-01 Impact factor: 3.921