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SUBMITTER: Betz ME
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5994886 | biostudies-other | 2016 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Betz Marian E ME Jones Jacqueline J Genco Emma E Carr David B DB DiGuiseppi Carolyn C Haukoos Jason S JS Lowenstein Steven R SR Schwartz Robert R
The Gerontologist 20140502 2
<h4>Purpose of the study</h4>Widespread screening of older drivers, with in-depth evaluation only of those who screen positive ("tiered assessment"), might efficiently balance driver safety and mobility. To inform program development, we sought to examine the perspectives of older drivers and clinicians on the concept of tiered assessment in primary care settings.<h4>Design and methods</h4>Iterative focus groups and interviews with 33 community-dwelling current drivers aged ≥65 years and 8 prima ...[more]