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What Factors Delay Driving Retirement By Individuals With Dementia?: The Doctors' Perspectives, J Carmody, J Granger, Kate L. Lewis, V Traynor, D Iverson
What Factors Delay Driving Retirement By Individuals With Dementia?: The Doctors' Perspectives, J Carmody, J Granger, Kate L. Lewis, V Traynor, D Iverson
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Introduction: An increasing number of individuals with dementia drive. Many argue that those with mild dementia are safe to do so. This study explored the attitudes, knowledge and behaviour of hospital-based doctors towards drivers with dementia. Methods: 20 doctors in a regional hospital in NSW were surveyed using a 20-item questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were applied to the data collected. Results: Half were unaware of the Austroads national guidelines; 60% incorrectly believed that they were legally obliged to report all unsafe drivers in NSW. Most felt that drivers with dementia delay driving retirement for a wide range of reasons. All participants …
Developing A Decision Aid For Drivers Living With Dementia: Supporting Consumers And Carers In The Process Of Making Decisions About Driving Retirement, Catherine L. Andrew, John Carmody, Kate L. Lewis, Victoria Traynor, Don Iverson
Developing A Decision Aid For Drivers Living With Dementia: Supporting Consumers And Carers In The Process Of Making Decisions About Driving Retirement, Catherine L. Andrew, John Carmody, Kate L. Lewis, Victoria Traynor, Don Iverson
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Abstract of paper that presented at the Occupational Therapy Australia, 25th National Conference and Exhibition, 24-26 July 2013, Adelaide Convention Centre.
Developing A Medication Management Information Guide For Ethnic Minority Family Caregivers Of People Living With Dementia, Judy Mullan, Robyn Gillespie, Lindsey Harrison
Developing A Medication Management Information Guide For Ethnic Minority Family Caregivers Of People Living With Dementia, Judy Mullan, Robyn Gillespie, Lindsey Harrison
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
No abstract provided.