Healthcare practitioners become involved in driving decisions during routine examinations. This article talk about what your role is and how you can help your patients.
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Overview of the Older Driver — National (09/21/2022)
Source: ExpertPersonal Transportation for Seniors — National (07/11/2022)
Source: US Department of TransportationSeniorLiving.org has successful strategies to help develop, plan, and create your personal transportation plan.
Pedestrians- Traffic Safety Fact Sheet — National (06/08/2022)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis fact sheet defines a pedestrian as any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down who is involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash.
Disparities in Activity and Traffic Fatalities by Race/Ethnicity — National (06/07/2022)
Source: US Department of TransportationA study finds that Black and Hispanic Americans have higher traffic fatality rates per mile traveled than White Americans across the transportation system.
How To Speak To Someone About Giving Up Driving — National (06/03/2022)
Source: ExpertIf you’re concerned your spouse, parent, relative or friend might no longer be able to drive safely, it may be time for a conversation. Read on to learn how to approach someone about giving up driving.
Traffic Safety Facts- Bicyclists and Other Cyclists- 2020 — National (06/01/2022)
Source: US Department of TransportationTraffic Safety Fact Sheet are released annually by NHTSA to highlight the latest developments and trend data. The most recent year of finalized data is 2020 Data Bicyclist and other Cyclists 2020
Early Estimates of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities And Fatality Rate by Sub-Categories in 2021 — National (05/01/2022)
Source: ExpertThe report shows the increased trend in fatalities in 2020 has continued into 2021, and the increased trend in fatality rate per 100 million VMT in 2020 continued into the first quarter of 2021.
Visual Scanning Training For Older Drivers — National (05/01/2022)
Source: US Department of TransportationThis study examined the effectiveness of an occupational therapist's visual scanning training program as an intervention to improve the visual scanning performance of healthy older drivers.
Driving and Community Mobility for the Older Adult — National (03/31/2022)
Source: ExpertThree themes emerged from the data: perspectives on falling, driving = independence and freedom, and utilization and knowledge of resources. The role OT practitioners can play in addressing these areas will be reviewed.
Driving With Diabetes: How to Stay Safe — National (01/11/2022)
Source: ExpertFor many Americans, driving is a big part of life. Most people with diabetes can do it safely, but there are some things to keep in mind before you get behind the wheel.