Frailty and poor physical functioning as risk factors for driving cessation
Thelma J. Mielenz,
Haomiao Jia,
Carolyn G. DiGuiseppi
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionFrailty and low physical performance are modifiable factors and, therefore, targets for interventions aimed at delaying driving cessation (DC). The objective was to determine the impact of frailty and physical performance on DC.MethodsMultisite prospective cohort of older drivers. The key inclusion criteria are as follows: active driver age 65–79 years, possessing a valid driver’s license, without significant cognitive impairment, and driving a 1996 car or a newer model car. Of the 2,990 enrolled p… Show more
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