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FAMILY AND FRIENDS CONCERNED ABOUT AN OLDER DRIVER

final report

DOT 809 307

August 2001

 


 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

TECHNICAL REPORT DOCUMENTATION

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Acknowledgments

Background

Project Objectives

Method

Significant Results

Potential Applications

RECOMMENDATIONS

BACKGROUND

Statement of the Problem

Project Objectives

FOCUS GROUP RESULTS

Overview

Method

Sample

Design

Focus Group Objectives

Summary of Focus Group Findings

Characteristics of Those Who Intervene

Awareness and Observation of Functional Limitations

Identification of At–Risk Driving

Ability of Family Members and Friends to Intervene 13 Levels of Family Functioning and Caregiving: Motivations

and Barriers to Intervention

Fear of Meddling

Alternative Transportation

Use of Community Supports

Knowledge of State Reporting Procedures

Willingness to Report

Conditions Conducive to Intervention

LITERATURE REVIEW

Overview

Objectives

Methods

Summary of Findings

Identification of At–Risk Older Drivers

Feasibility of Involving Family Members

Caregiving

Readiness for Change

Recognition of Medical Conditions by Family and Friends

Interventions

Content Analysis

Social Marketing

OLDER DRIVER RESOURCE NEEDS

Overview

Method

Summary of Older Driver Resource Needs

Information Resources

Professional Needs

Format for Professional Information

Family and Friend Needs

Format for Family and Friend Resources

Reporting

Professional Alliances and Referral Resources

STATE REPORTING PRACTICES

Overview

Method

Summary of Findings: State Reporting Requirements and Practices

Health Care Provider Reporting Requirements and Practices

Licensing Actions

Age–Based License Procedures

SOLUTIONS

Solutions and Interventions Offered by Family Members and Friends

Social Marketing Campaign

Authority Figures

Policies and Laws

Tests and Assessments

Insurance Companies

Alternative Transportation

Transportation Planning and Counseling

Demonstration Projects

Key Factors Associated with Family and Friends' Involvement for Driving Safety

Development of a Model for Research and Social Marketing

BIBLIOGRAPHY