| Enhancing older driver safety: A driving survey and evaluation of the CarFit program. | |
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PMID: 22093569 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate CarFit, an educational program designed to promote optimal alignment of driver with vehicle. METHODS: A driving activity survey was sent to 727 randomly selected participants living in retirement communities. Drivers (n=195) were assigned randomly to CarFit intervention (n=83, M age=78.1) or Comparison (n=112, M age=79.6) groups. After 6months, participants completed a post-test of driving activity and CarFit recommendations. RESULTS: Nonconsenting drivers were older and participated in fewer driving activities. CarFit participation was moderate (71%) with 86% of the participants receiving recommendations. 60% followed the recommendations at the 6-month re-evaluation). The CarFit (67.6%) and Comparison (59.3%) groups reported at least one type of self-regulation of driving activity at baseline. There was no significant change in the driving behaviors at the six-month follow-up. CONCLUSION: CarFit was able to detect addressable opportunities that may contribute to the safety of older drivers. IMPACT ON INDUSTRY: CarFit recommendations may need stronger reinforcement in order to be enacted by a participant. |
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Jean M Gaines; Kasey L Burke; Katherine A Marx; Mary Wagner; John M Parrish |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2011-10-06 |
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Title: Journal of safety research Volume: 42 ISSN: 1879-1247 ISO Abbreviation: J Safety Res Publication Date: 2011 Oct |
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Created Date: 2011-11-18 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 1264241 Medline TA: J Safety Res Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 351-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2011 National Safety Council and Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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The Erickson Foundation, 701 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA. |
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