Department of Occupational Therapy Program Faculty Articles

PubMed Identifier

25397763

Updated systematic review on older adult community mobility and driver licensing policies

Publication Title

American journal of occupational therapy. : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Publisher

Published For The American Occupational Therapy Association By Ajot Pub. Co

ISSN

0272-9490

Publication Date

11-2014

Keywords

adult community mobility, driver license policies

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.

DOI

10.5014/ajot.2014.011510

Volume

68

Issue

6

First Page

681

Last Page

689

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

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