What is the effectiveness of driving rehabilitation and driving adaptive technology on increasing independence with driving/community mobility for older adults with disability?
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Boyd, Tanner
Deyhle, Ethan
Honig, Maxwell
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2023-04-21
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BACKGROUND: In the near future, nearly 1 in 4 drivers will be over the age of 65, with nearly 35% of that population having at least one disability. However, the skills related to driving decline with age, which has significant implications for older adults who rely on their ability to drive for their own independence to meet basic needs. Driving rehabilitation, which falls well within the scope of OT practice, can help mitigate the decline in skills that one sees as they age, which can help individuals stay on the road longer and be safer while doing so.
AIM: This critically appraised topic (CAT) is aimed at determining the effectiveness of driving rehabilitation and driving assistive technology on increasing independence with driving/ community mobility for older adults with disabilities.
METHOD: Level 1A, 2A, and 2B studies were analyzed and included in the CAT if they were published within the last 10 years, included interventions relating to driver rehabilitation, and had a participant population who were older than 65 years old.
RESULTS: Currently there is a small base of evidence surrounding driver rehabilitation, and as such the overall results on its effectiveness are mixed. However, promising evidence has been shown as driving rehabilitation has found to improve some, but not all, driving skills and can help older adults with disabilities maintain their independence and mobility.
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Creighton University
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