@article{ref1,
title="Driving rehabilitation specialists' perspectives on older driver evaluations",
journal="American journal of occupational therapy",
year="2016",
author="Jones, Jacqueline and Dickerson, Anne and Flaten, Hanna K. and Belmashkan, Saddyna and Betz, Marian E.",
volume="70",
number="2",
pages="7002270010p1-7002270010p7",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: We explored driving rehabilitation specialists' (DRSs') perspectives on older driver evaluations. <br><br>METHOD: We conducted interviews with 26 DRSs across the United States who evaluate older drivers. Transcript analysis followed general inductive techniques to identify themes related to current systems and barriers to use. <br><br>RESULTS: Themes, by Social-Ecological Model level, were as follows: (1) individual occupational therapists' commitment to mobility and safety, perceived responsibilities, and experience; (2) DRSs' relationships with drivers, medical providers, and licensing bureaus; (3) the community surrounding the DRSs, including the health care system and transportation resources; and (4) societal factors, including DRS reimbursement, reporting requirements and liability coverage, and role of national organizations. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This qualitative study identified barriers to the development of an effective system for older driver evaluations. Future work should verify, refine, and expand these findings by targeting other stakeholder groups.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0272-9490",
doi="10.5014/ajot.2016.016915",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2016.016915"
}