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Consensus statements on driving for persons with dementia.

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Citation: Occup Ther Health Care. 28(2):132-9, 2014 Apr.Occupational Therapy in Health Care. 28(2):132-9, 2014 Apr.PMID: 24754761Institution: MedStar Good Samaritan HospitalDepartment: Outpatient RehabilitationForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Consensus Development Conference | Journal Article | Practice Guideline | Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural | Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tSubject headings: *Activities of Daily Living | *Automobile Driving | *Dementia | *Health Services for the Aged | *Occupational Therapy | *Safety | *Transportation | Dementia/di [Diagnosis] | HumansYear: 2014 ISSN:

0738-0577

Name of journal: Occupational therapy in health careAbstract: The presence of dementia can have a profound effect on a person's capacity for driving, and will lead to eventual cessation of driving and reliance on alternative transportation options. This paper offers evidence and discussion that affirm eight consensus statements related to drivers with dementia and the impact of dementia on the driving task. These statements offer guidance for occupational therapy practitioners when addressing driving and community mobility, a valued instrumental task of daily living.All authors: American Occupational Therapy Association, Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists, Carr DB, Marottoli RA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Wheatley CJFiscal year: FY2014Digital Object Identifier:

http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/07380577.2014.903583

Date added to catalog: 2016-07-15

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The presence of dementia can have a profound effect on a person's capacity for driving, and will lead to eventual cessation of driving and reliance on alternative transportation options. This paper offers evidence and discussion that affirm eight consensus statements related to drivers with dementia and the impact of dementia on the driving task. These statements offer guidance for occupational therapy practitioners when addressing driving and community mobility, a valued instrumental task of daily living.

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