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Evaluation and retraining programs for older drivers

L A Hunt1

  • 1Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|May 1, 1993
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Many older adults and individuals with physical disabilities can regain driving independence through specialized retraining programs. Occupational therapists play a key role in evaluating and retraining drivers, promoting safe community mobility.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Occupational Therapy

Background:

  • Many individuals with physical disabilities, such as stroke survivors, incorrectly assume they can no longer drive.
  • Formal driver retraining programs and those led by occupational therapists exist but are often unknown to the target population.

Observation:

  • Occupational therapists evaluate and retrain older drivers, addressing concerns about age-related or illness-related driving impairments.
  • Case examples illustrate the practical application of these retraining services.
  • The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) developed a pamphlet, 'Able Driving Is Safe Driving,' to inform the public about options for maintaining driving independence.

Findings:

  • The pamphlet provides information on how age or illness affects driving skills, adaptive equipment, and driver training.

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  • There is a need for research to determine if physical disabilities leading to driving cessation are treatable with rehabilitation.
  • Further research is required to compare the effectiveness of classroom instruction versus actual skill performance in retraining programs.

    • Implications:

    • Increased public awareness of driver retraining programs can help older adults and disabled individuals maintain community mobility.
    • Further research can guide older adults and insurance companies in selecting effective driver retraining programs.
    • Occupational therapy's role in driver rehabilitation is crucial for promoting safe and independent driving.