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Citation

Classen S, Wang Y, Winter SM, Velozo CA, Lanford DN, Bedard M. Am. J. Occup. Ther. 2013; 67(1): 108-116.

Affiliation

Sherrilene Classen, PhD, MPH, OTR/L, is Director, Institute for Mobility, Activity and Participation, and Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, PO Box 100164, Gainesville, FL 32610; sclassen@phhp.ufl.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, American Occupational Therapy Association)

DOI

10.5014/ajot.2013.005116

PMID

23245789

Abstract

We determined the concurrent criterion validity of the Safe Driving Behavior Measure (SDBM) for on-road outcomes (passing or failing the on-road test as determined by a certified driving rehabilitation specialist) among older drivers and their family members-caregivers. On the basis of ratings from 168 older drivers and 168 family members-caregivers, we calculated receiver operating characteristic curves. The drivers' area under the curve (AUC) was .620 (95% confidence interval [CI] = .514-.725, p = .043). The family members-caregivers' AUC was .726 (95% CI = .622-.829, p ≤ .01). Older drivers' ratings showed statistically significant yet poor concurrent criterion validity, but family members-caregivers' ratings showed good concurrent criterion validity for the criterion on-road driving test. Continuing research with a more representative sample is being pursued to confirm the SDBM's concurrent criterion validity. This screening tool may be useful for generalist practitioners to use in making decisions regarding driving.


Language: en

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