Barriers and Facilitators for Older Drivers Taking Refresher Courses
Author Information
Author(s): Bedard Michel, Maxwell Hillary, Gelinas Isabelle, Naglie Gary, Vrlkjan Brenda, Porter Michelle, Tuokko Holly, Marshall Shawn
Primary Institution: Lakehead University
Hypothesis
What factors influence older drivers' decisions to enroll in refresher courses?
Conclusion
The uptake of refresher courses among older drivers is limited but can be influenced by modifiable factors.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 10.6% of participants reported taking a refresher course in the last 10 years.
- Factors such as age, importance of driving for others, and discussions with physicians influenced course enrollment.
- Participants' driving enjoyment was negatively associated with taking refresher courses.
Takeaway
Many older drivers don't take refresher courses, but understanding why can help them drive safely for longer.
Methodology
Logistic regression was used to analyze factors influencing the decision to take refresher courses.
Limitations
The study may not capture all factors influencing course enrollment and is based on self-reported data.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of participants was 76.21 years, with 62.1% being male.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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