Citation

Molnar LJ, Eby DW, Kartje PS, St Louis RM. J. Saf. Res. 2010; 41(4): 367-373.

Affiliation

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.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, U.S. National Safety Council, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jsr.2010.06.003

PMID

20846553

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.

Language: en