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Citation

Hill LL, Rybar J, Baird S, Concha-Garcia S, Coimbra R, Patrick K. J. Saf. Res. 2011; 42(3): 165-169.

Affiliation

University of California, San Diego, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, San Diego, CA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, U.S. National Safety Council, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jsr.2011.05.005

PMID

21855686

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Older drivers are increasing in number and they often have health conditions that place them at high risk for motor-vehicle crashes (MVC). Screening is underutilized, and is rarely done in hospital settings. METHODS: A convenience sample of 755 older adults completed age related driving disorders screening at University of California, San Diego inpatient and outpatient health centers. Screening included three strength/frailty tests, two vision tests (acuity and fields), and two cognitive tests, based on AMA recommendations. The average age of participants was 72.5; 55.5% were male and 94% English-speaking; 17.8% of older adults failed at least one aspect of screening. RESULTS: In multivariate analysis, significant associations of failed status were age, male sex, selfrestrictions of driving, and inpatient screening locations. The screening identified one in six adults to be 'high-risk' for age related driving disorders. Screening was effective and feasible in both inpatient and outpatient settings. IMPACT ON INDUSTRY: As the driving population ages, industry, government and health car providers need to plan for the management of driving impairments in older adults.


Language: en

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