2020
DOI: 10.1177/0733464820982413
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Older Adults’ Motivations for Participating in a “Tune-Up” of Their Driving Skills: A Multi-Stakeholder Analysis

Abstract: Driver training has the potential to keep older adults safe behind-the-wheel for longer, yet there is limited evidence describing factors that influence their willingness to participate in training. Focus groups with community-dwelling older drivers ( n = 23; 70–90 years) and semi-structured interviews with driving instructors ( n = 6) and occupational therapists ( n = 5) were conducted to identify these factors. Qualitative descriptive analyses highlighted how self-awareness of behind-the-wheel abilities in l… Show more

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“…29,30 During the planning for the state BTS driving training program, a review of multiple policies, license requirements, and use of bioptics in other states was an important 34 Developing novel strategies or improving existing training approaches is crucial to facilitate success for older adults with low vision who desire to return to driving. 27 Collaboration among providers, stakeholders, and patients promotes better fitness to drive opportunities. In addition, promoting resources including specialized driver training and use of a BTS or alternatives to driving 23 for the older driver with vision loss is of benefit.…”
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“…29,30 During the planning for the state BTS driving training program, a review of multiple policies, license requirements, and use of bioptics in other states was an important 34 Developing novel strategies or improving existing training approaches is crucial to facilitate success for older adults with low vision who desire to return to driving. 27 Collaboration among providers, stakeholders, and patients promotes better fitness to drive opportunities. In addition, promoting resources including specialized driver training and use of a BTS or alternatives to driving 23 for the older driver with vision loss is of benefit.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, vision profiles differ and meeting individual needs will continue to be paramount to a program success 34. Developing novel strategies or improving existing training approaches is crucial to facilitate success for older adults with low vision who desire to return to driving 27…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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