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An updated systematic review of literature related to the effects of driver
licensing policies, community mobility programs, and driving cessation programs
on older adult performance and participation was completed as a part of the
American Occupational Therapy Association's Evidence-Based Literature Review
Project. The results revealed that relicensing policies instituted by states
yield inconsistent results in terms of reducing traffic crashes, traffic
violations, and traffic-related fatalities. The evidence related to community
mobility and driving cessation programs has suggested that programming to support
the transition from driving to other modes of mobility can be beneficial for
older adults and their family members. In addition, community contexts that are
supportive of pedestrian travel significantly increase this mode of mobility.
This evidence-based review informs occupational therapy practice and suggests
that increased therapeutic attention should be directed toward supportive
transitions from driving and sustaining community mobility for optimal engagement
and participation.
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