| Mandatory testing of drivers on the basis of age and degenerative diseases: stakeholder opinions. | |
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PMID: 20589556 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Concerns about the driving competence of older drivers have led to policy discussions about mandatory aged-based and disorder-based assessments. This study explored the attitudes, beliefs, and preferences of older adults, law enforcement officers, and licensing authorities toward reexamination of driving skills for persons with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) and at varying ages. With few exceptions, participants across all groups supported retesting drivers with AD. Moderate support was given for further evaluation of 90-year-olds and those with PD. Least endorsement was given for reassessment of 70-year-old drivers. Findings have implications for legislative changes to address drivers with AD and PD and at older ages. |
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Authors:
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Geri Adler; Susan J Rottunda |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of aging & social policy Volume: 22 ISSN: 1545-0821 ISO Abbreviation: J Aging Soc Policy Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-30 Completed Date: 2010-09-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8914669 Medline TA: J Aging Soc Policy Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 304-19 Citation Subset: T |
Affiliation:
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Mental Health Care Line, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas 77030-4211, USA. geri.adler@va.gov |
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Age Factors Aged Alzheimer Disease* Attitude* Automobile Driver Examination / legislation & jurisprudence* Female Humans Interviews as Topic Male Middle Aged Parkinson Disease* Qualitative Research United States |
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