Practical review of driving in older patient : from theory to practice

As the French population is ageing, the number of older people on the road is increasing all the time. For many older adults, this everyday activity remains an important way of maintaining their independence. Putting this right into question on the sole basis of age can be seen as a particularly stigmatising measure. However, this population is particularly vulnerable on the road. While behavioural factors are frequently involved in young adults, driving errors seem to be more frequently the main mechanism in older people. Driving is a succession of complex tasks that can be affected by ageing and the presence of pathologies (cognitive decline, sensory deficiencies or cardiovascular conditions that have not stabilised, etc.). As these medical conditions increase with age, it is important that healthcare professionals identify high-risk situations. When it is required, the professionals should assist patients to stop driving and find alternatives. Maintaining the mobility and ensure safety for older adults on the road remain challenging for the community. In this article, we discuss the issues surrounding the maintenance of driving in older adults. We also discuss the appropriate way to help patients stop driving when necessary.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:22

Enthalten in:

Geriatrie et psychologie neuropsychiatrie du vieillissement - 22(2024), 1 vom: 01. März, Seite 18-27

Sprache:

Französisch

Weiterer Titel:

La conduite chez la personne âgée, de la théorie à la pratique

Beteiligte Personen:

Sanchez, Manuel [VerfasserIn]
Dauny, Vincent [VerfasserIn]
Roca, Fréderic [VerfasserIn]
Cudennec, Tristan [VerfasserIn]
Chapelet, Guillaume [VerfasserIn]
Bonin-Guillaume, Sylvie [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Driving
English Abstract
Independance
Journal Article
Older adults
Review
Road safety

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 05.04.2024

Date Revised 22.04.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1684/pnv.2024.1152

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370625714