An Evaluation of the Roadwise Review: A Mixed Methods Approach

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dc.contributor.authorPorter, Michelle M.
dc.contributor.authorTuokko, Holly A.
dc.date.accessioned2021-04-27T18:49:03Z
dc.date.available2021-04-27T18:49:03Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.date.submitted2021-04-05T20:32:12Zen_US
dc.description.abstractObjective: The objective of this mixed methods study was to perform an evaluation of the Roadwise Review CD-ROM (RWR), a self-screening tool for older drivers. Methods: Ninety-six older drivers (67 to 91) used the RWR with a research assistant at two different sites, and then completed written surveys (closed and open-ended questions) immediately after the session as well as two weeks later. In addition, RWR test results by these 96 older drivers were compared to the results of the original sample that was used to establish normative data for the RWR. Results: When test scores were evaluated, almost all participants (96%) were found to have at least one impairment. The rates of impairment varied dramatically between tests from 3% (visual acuity) to 75% (visual search). Several average test scores were found to be different from the original samples upon which the normative data were derived. Several factors were found that influenced these older drivers’ scores on the various components of the RWR, although the explanatory power was very low. Participants reported that the RWR was useful, they made changes to their driving, and talked to their family and friends about driving. Participants also provided many good suggestions for improvements of this tool. Conclusions: The RWR offers promise for older drivers to self-screen their ability to drive as well as provide education on safe driving, however modifications are recommended for this tool.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipCanadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Aging Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research award for research unit infrastructure held by the Centre on Aging at the University of Victoria. A research personnel award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Institute of Aging provided support for Holly Tuokko. A Research Fellowship from the Health, Leisure and Human Performance Research Institute provided support for Michelle Porter.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMichelle M. Porter & Holly A. Tuokko (2011) An Evaluation of the Roadwise Review: A Mixed Methods Approach, Traffic Injury Prevention, 12:5, 451-458, DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2011.601371en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/15389588.2011.601371
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/35459
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.publisherTraffic Injury Preventionen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.subjectAging, driver, self-regulation, screeningen_US
dc.titleAn Evaluation of the Roadwise Review: A Mixed Methods Approachen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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