Driving Rehabilitation Specialists and Fitness to Drive Evaluations
Author Information
Author(s): Dickerson Anne
Primary Institution: East Carolina University
Hypothesis
The study aims to compare assessment tools with the best evidence against the actual tools currently used by driving rehabilitation specialists.
Conclusion
The study found that while some cognitive assessment tools are widely used, many tools with strong evidence are underutilized, and some tools with limited evidence are used extensively.
Supporting Evidence
- Cognitive tools such as Trails A, Trails B, and clock drawing are used by 91%, 92%, and 74% of specialists respectively.
- Other tools with strong evidence like MOCA and UFOV are used much less frequently.
- Assessment tools with limited or no evidence are used extensively by specialists.
Takeaway
This study looked at how driving specialists check if older adults are fit to drive and found that they often use tools that aren't the best ones available.
Methodology
A comprehensive review of assessment tools was completed by 321 practicing driving rehabilitation specialists.
Participant Demographics
Practicing driving rehabilitation specialists.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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