Development of a test battery to identify older drivers at risk for self-reported adverse driving events

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Visual and functional testing may identify older drivers at risk for automobile accidents and other adverse driving events. Researchers tested 125 drivers averaging 81 years of age. A higher rate of car accidents, moving violations, and police traffic stops were reported by drivers with lower visual acuity or visual attention, or a reduced ability to turn the head. Medical office examinations to test for these deficits may identify older drivers at higher risk for driving-related problems.

Author: Marottoli, Richard A., Tinetti, Mary E., Brass, Lawrence M., Cooney, Leo M., Jr., Richardson, Emily D., Stowe, Meredith H., Miller, Eydie G.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1998
Testing, Risk factors, Traffic accidents, Aged automobile drivers, Elderly drivers, Traffic violations

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Drugs and falls in older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis: I. psychotropic drugs

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Psychotropic drugs may be linked to the risk of accidental falling in old age. Researchers compared the conclusions of 40 observational studies on falls and sedative/antidepressant/neuroleptic drug use in old age. The small yet consistent association between psychotropic medications and falling is noteworthy and indicates the need for more scientific research on this topic.

Author: Tinetti, Mary E., Leipzig, Rosanne M., Cumming, Robert G.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1999
Causes of, Complications and side effects, Falls (Accidents), Accidental falls, Psychotropic drugs

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