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Driving Rehabilitation Programs for Older Drivers in the United States

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: The objective of this study was to describe the services, referral and reporting practices, and barriers to utilization of driver rehabilitation programs (DRPs) for older drivers. Identified through two national association databases, 204 DRPs completed an online survey. DRP availability varies, with a median of one program per 64,151 older adults (range: 1,006-676,981). The median cost for a complete evaluation was $400; 36% of DRPs reported no third-party reimbursement. Participants thought barriers to DRP use include cost/reimbursement, lack of program awareness, and issues with evaluator training. Models for insurance reimbursement, and increased awareness of program benefits by healthcare providers and older drivers, are needed.

Source: Occupational Therapy In Health Care

DOI: 10.3109/07380577.2014.908336

Authors: Marian E. Betz, Anne Dickerson, Tyler Coolman, Elin Schold Davis, Jacqueline Jones, Robert Schwartz

Institutions: University of Colorado Anschutz, East Carolina University, American Occupational Therapy Association

Language: English

Topic: Older Adults Driving Studies

Subfield: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, National Center for Research Resources, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences