title: Driving rehabilitation programs for older drivers in the United States.
abstract: The objective of this study was to describe the services, referral and reporting practices, and barriers to utilization of driver rehabilitation programs (DRPs) for older drivers. Identified through two national association databases, 204 DRPs completed an online survey. DRP availability varies, with a median of one program per 64,151 older adults (range: 1,006-676,981). The median cost for a complete evaluation was $400; 36% of DRPs reported no third-party reimbursement. Participants thought barriers to DRP use include cost/reimbursement, lack of program awareness, and issues with evaluator training. Models for insurance reimbursement, and increased awareness of program benefits by healthcare providers and older drivers, are needed.
authors: 1Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus , Aurora, Colorado , USA.
authors: Marian E
authors: ME
authors: Betz
authors: Anne
authors: A
authors: Dickerson
authors: Tyler
authors: T
authors: Coolman
authors: Elin
authors: E
authors: Schold Davis
authors: Jacqueline
authors: J
authors: Jones
authors: Robert
authors: R
authors: Schwartz
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000592:standards*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States
keywords: Driving evaluation; driving rehabilitation; older driver