Department of Occupational Therapy Program Faculty Articles
PubMed Identifier
25397763
Title
Updated systematic review on older adult community mobility and driver licensing policies
ISBN or ISSN
0272-9490
Publication Title
American journal of occupational therapy. : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Volume
68
Issue
6
Publication Date / Copyright Date
11-2014
First Page
681
Last Page
689
Publisher
Published For The American Occupational Therapy Association By Ajot Pub. Co
DOI Number
10.5014/ajot.2014.011510
Abstract
An updated systematic review of literature related to the effects of driver licensing policies, community mobility programs, and driving cessation programs on older adult performance and participation was completed as a part of the American Occupational Therapy Association's Evidence-Based Literature Review Project. The results revealed that relicensing policies instituted by states yield inconsistent results in terms of reducing traffic crashes, traffic violations, and traffic-related fatalities. The evidence related to community mobility and driving cessation programs has suggested that programming to support the transition from driving to other modes of mobility can be beneficial for older adults and their family members. In addition, community contexts that are supportive of pedestrian travel significantly increase this mode of mobility. This evidence-based review informs occupational therapy practice and suggests that increased therapeutic attention should be directed toward supportive transitions from driving and sustaining community mobility for optimal engagement and participation.
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Keywords
adult community mobility, driver license policies
NSUWorks Citation
Stav, Wendy B, "Updated systematic review on older adult community mobility and driver licensing policies" (2014). Department of Occupational Therapy Program Faculty Articles. 2.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_ot_faculty_articles/2
