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Increasing self-awareness among older drivers: the role of self-screening
Increasing self-awareness among older drivers: the role of self-screening
- Source :
- Journal of safety research. 41(4)
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Introduction Self-screening by older drivers has shown considerable promise for increasing self-awareness about functional abilities associated with safe driving. The purpose of this study was to improve upon existing self-screening instruments by focusing entirely on “health concerns” that affect driving – that is, the symptoms that people experience due to medical conditions and the medications used to treat them – rather than the medical conditions or medications themselves. Method A computer-based, easy-to-use self-screening instrument for older drivers was developed to provide individualized feedback intended to increase self-awareness about declines in driving-related abilities, as well as suggestions for behavioral changes or safety tips to maintain safe driving, further evaluation from a physician/health professional, and vehicle modifications to help compensate for driving-related declines. Results This paper describes the development of the self-screening instrument and summarizes findings relative to increasing self-awareness among older drivers. This research represents an important first step in improving self-awareness among older drivers through self-screening.
- Subjects :
- Gerontology
Male
Aging
Automobile Driving
Self-Assessment
Statistics as Topic
Poison control
Affect (psychology)
Computer security
computer.software_genre
Suicide prevention
Risk Assessment
Occupational safety and health
Feedback
Residence Characteristics
Surveys and Questionnaires
Injury prevention
Medicine
Humans
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Aged
business.industry
Age Factors
Human factors and ergonomics
Awareness
Self Concept
Self-awareness
Female
Safety
business
Self screening
computer
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 18791247
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of safety research
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....c18a9a300b85b8eb1e0dd2f30fd7aca0