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This systematic review synthesizes the research on interventions used by
occupational therapy practitioners to address cognitive and visual function,
motor function, driving skills, self-regulation and self-awareness, and the role
of passengers and family involvement in the driving ability, performance, and
safety of older adults. After a comprehensive search of the research literature,
29 studies were reviewed and synthesized into five themes: (1) educational
interventions including family education, (2) cognitive-perceptual training, (3)
interventions addressing physical fitness, (4) simulator training, and (5)
behind-the-wheel training. Outcome measures used in the studies included changes
in knowledge through speed of processing, physical and cognitive skills predicted
to reduce crash risk, simulated driving, and real-world driving. The studies
demonstrated low to moderate positive effects for interventions used by
occupational therapy practitioners to improve older driver performance.
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