Increasing self-awareness among older drivers: The role of self-screening |
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Authors: | Lisa J. Molnar [Author Vitae],David W. Eby [Author Vitae] [Author Vitae],René e M. St. Louis [Author Vitae] |
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Affiliation: | a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) and Michigan Center for Advancing Safe Transportation throughout the Lifespan (M-CASTL), 2901 Baxter Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2150, USAb University of Michigan Health System, Drive-Ability Program, MedRehab, 355 Briarwood Circle, Number 4, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA |
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Abstract: | IntroductionSelf-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 “health concerns” 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.MethodA 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.ResultsThis 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. |
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Keywords: | Safety Community mobility Driving Aging |
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