Department of Occupational Therapy Program Faculty Articles
PubMed Identifier
18390007
Title
Background and methodology of the older driver evidence-based systematic literature review
ISBN or ISSN
1943-7676
Publication Title
The American journal of occupational therapy. : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Volume
62
Issue
2
Publication Date / Copyright Date
3-1-2008
First Page
130
Last Page
135
Publisher
Published For The American Occupational Therapy Association By Ajot Pub. Co
DOI Number
10.5014/ajot.62.2.130
Abstract
In response to demands of health care and community-based systems, occupational therapy practitioners are eager to provide effective services that are client centered, supported by evidence, and delivered in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Findings from the scientific literature provide a source of legitimacy and authority for informing and guiding practice in all areas, including driving and community mobility with older adults. A systematic review examined studies designed to enhance the driving ability, performance, and safety of older adults. This article presents an overview of the methodology used to develop the focused questions related to the person, vehicle, infrastructure, and policy and community mobility; conduct the literature review; and establish quality control. It includes a summary of the evidence and implications of the review for clinical practice, education, and research to ultimately identify interventions effective in supporting older adult participation and engagement in occupation.
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Keywords
Age Factors, Automobile Driving, Automobiles, Cognition, Evidence-Based Medicine, Geriatrics, Humans, Occupational Therapy, Research, United States
NSUWorks Citation
Stav, Wendy B; Arbesman, Marian; and Lieberman, Deborah, "Background and methodology of the older driver evidence-based systematic literature review" (2008). Department of Occupational Therapy Program Faculty Articles. 116.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_ot_faculty_articles/116