@article{ref1,
title="Seat belt repositioning and use of vehicle seat cushions is increased among older drivers aged 75 years and older with morbidities",
journal="Australasian journal on ageing",
year="2016",
author="Brown, Jocelyn and Coxon, Kristy and Fong, Cameron and Clarke, Elizabeth and Rogers, Kris and Keay, Lisa",
volume="36",
number="1",
pages="26-31",
abstract="AIM: Good seat belt fit and positioning is important for crash protection. Older drivers experience problems in achieving good seat belt fit and often reposition seat belts and/or use seat cushions. Comfort influences these behaviours. This work examines the impact of functional morbidities on belt positioning and accessory use and whether comfort mediates this relationship METHODS: Mediation analysis was used to examine the relationship between morbidities affecting physical function, comfort, belt repositions and seat cushion use among 380 drivers aged 75 years and older. <br><br>RESULTS: Musculoskeletal morbidities increase the likelihood of seat belt repositioning (OR 1.37, 95% CI 1.12-1.67) and comfort partially mediates this relationship (P = 0.03). Morbidities of any type also increase the likelihood of seat cushion use (OR 1.15 95% CI 1.04-1.27), but comfort plays no role in this relationship (P = 0.87). <br><br>CONCLUSION: Greater awareness among older drivers is needed, to ensure behavioural modifications do not impair their crash protection.<br><br>© 2016 AJA Inc.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1440-6381",
doi="10.1111/ajag.12349",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12349"
}