@article{ref1,
title="Increasing self-awareness among older drivers: The role of self-screening",
journal="Journal of safety research",
year="2010",
author="Molnar, Lisa J. and Eby, David W. and Kartje, Paula S. and St Louis, Renee M.",
volume="41",
number="4",
pages="367-373",
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 &quot;health concerns&quot; 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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-4375",
doi="10.1016/j.jsr.2010.06.003",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2010.06.003"
}