Document Type
Article
Journal Title
Innovation in Aging
Publication Date
2018
Volume
2
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Predictors and consequences of driving cessation in older adults have been studied extensively. This study sought to establish the extent to which former drivers resume driving and identify associated factors.
Research Design and Methods: Descriptive analysis of the 2011-2015 National Health and Aging Trends Study data (Round 1:
Results: Among drivers who stopped driving during the study, 17%-28% resumed driving. Age, vehicle ownership, stroke, hospitalization, memory, and perceived transportation barriers were associated with resumption in regression analysis. In multilevel analysis stratified by baseline driving status, poor word recall (OR = 0.62; 95% CI = 0.40, 0.95) and use of public transportation (OR = 9.74; 95% CI = 1.54, 61.77) were significantly associated with driving resumption for baseline drivers, while use of taxi (OR < 0.001; 95% CI =
Discussion and Implications: This study highlights several factors associated with driving resumption. Uncertainty about the underlying causes for resumption remains, so results should be interpreted with caution. However, predictive factors may help to identify individuals in need of additional mobility transition counseling. Ongoing transportation assessment may be warranted among former drivers.
DOI Link
ISSN
2399-5300
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Recommended Citation
Ratnapradipa, Kendra; Wang, Jing; Berg-Weger, Marla; and Schootman, Mario, "Coming Out of "Retirement"-Predictors of Driving Resumption Among Older Drivers" (2018). Journal Articles: Epidemiology. 147.
https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/coph_epidem_articles/147