Citation

Freund B, Petrakos D. Gerontol. Geriatr. Educ. 2008; 29(4): 326-335.

Affiliation

Department of Medicine, Driver Evaluation and Research Laboratory, The Glennan Center for Geriatrics&Gerontology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA. freundbm@evms.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19064469

Abstract

We developed driving restrictions that are linked to specific driving errors, allowing cognitively impaired individuals to continue to independently meet mobility needs while minimizing risk to themselves and others. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the efficacy and duration expectancy of these restrictions in promoting safe continued driving. We followed 47 drivers age 60 years and older for 18 months, evaluating driving performance at 6-month intervals. Results demonstrated restricted drivers had safety profiles similar to safe drivers and gained additional driving time to transition to nondrivers.

Language: en