Guidelines for Family Intervention with At-Risk Older Drivers

A research project developed guidelines and materials to help families and professionals assist older adults who may be unsafe to drive. The work involved a literature review, analysis of state and provincial requirements, and focus groups to determine the feasibility of family involvement. The final output is based on research by Harvey L. Sterns.

Use Cases

• Develop public information campaigns based on the identified resource needs among professionals.
• Train law enforcement personnel using the identified state and provincial requirements regarding high-risk older drivers.
• Design family support programs based on the focus group findings about involving family and friends.
• Create educational materials for community services based on the literature review of existing public information.

Strengths

• Research includes multiple methodologies: literature review, policy analysis, and focus groups.
• Output is practical guidelines and materials designed for direct use by families and professionals.

Limitations

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Provenance

Source

Harvey L. Sterns

Collection Method

Literature review, analysis of state/provincial requirements, and focus groups.

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