Self‐regulation of older drivers with cognitive impairment: A systematic review. (30th June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Devlin, Anna; McGillivray, Jane A
• Is Part Of: Australasian journal on ageing. Volume 33:Number 2(2014:Jun.)
• Page Start: 74
• Page End: 80
• Publication Date: 2013-06-30
• Subjects: Older people -- Periodicals; Older people -- Australia -- Periodicals; Old age -- Periodicals; Geriatrics -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; 618.97
• DOI: 10.1111/ajag.12061
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1440-6381

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="ajag12061-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Background</title> <p>Cognitive decline contributes significantly to the safety risk of older drivers. Some drivers may be able to compensate for the increased crash risk by avoiding complex driving situations or restricting their driving.</p> </sec> <sec id="ajag12061-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Objective and Method</title> <p>A comprehensive English‐language systematic review was conducted to determine the level of evidence for older adult drivers with cognitive impairment engaging in self‐regulation.</p> </sec> <sec id="ajag12061-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>Results</title> <p>Twelve studies were included in the review. The majority of studies investigated driver avoidance, followed by driver restriction. Few studies ascertained the reasons for changing driving behaviour.</p> </sec> <sec id="ajag12061-sec-0004" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusions</title> <p>The evidence supports the view that drivers with cognitive impairment do restrict their driving and avoid complex driving situations. However, it remains to be determined whether the drivers who engage in self‐regulation have insight into their own driving abilities or whether external factors result in self‐regulation of driving behaviour.</p> </sec> </abstract>