Research Platform
Issue Date: August 2020
Published Online: August 01, 2020
Updated: September 09, 2020
Exploring Utilization and Need of Driving Rehabilitation Among a National Sample of Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Elizabeth Marfeo, PhD, OTR/L; Amelia Coffey; Nathan Ward, PhD
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA
  • Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA
  • Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA
Article Information
Community Mobility and Driving / Geriatrics/Productive Aging / Rehabilitation, Participation, and Disability
Research Platform   |   August 01, 2020
Exploring Utilization and Need of Driving Rehabilitation Among a National Sample of Community-Dwelling Older Adults
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2020, Vol. 74, 7411510271. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-RP102A
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2020, Vol. 74, 7411510271. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-RP102A
Abstract

Date Presented 03/26/20

This descriptive, cross-sectional study aims to characterize current need and utilization of driver rehabilitation services among a nationally representative sample of community-dwelling older adults. Overall findings suggest that the need for driver rehabilitation services is unmet within this population. Results from this study provide empirical evidence to support future OT practice and policy recommendations to improve older adult community mobility and participation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Marfeo

Contributing Authors: Amelia Coffey, Nathan Ward