Department of Occupational Therapy Program Faculty Articles

Clinical Practice in Driving Rehabilitation

Publication Title

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation

ISSN

0882-7524

Publication Date

4-2006

Keywords

driving rehabilitation programs

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to describe the process of occupational therapy practice in a driving rehabilitation setting. The article focuses on the services delivered by Independence Drive, a University of Florida-affiliated program designed to support safe mobility among older drivers in North and Central Florida. The services offered in this program are described, including the theoretical foundation used in the program, establishment of referral relationships, evaluations, interventions, and a professional training program to increase the capacity of the profession in meeting the needs of older drivers.

DOI

10.1097/00013614-200604000-00007

Volume

22

Issue

2

First Page

153

Last Page

161

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

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