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Older driver safety is a growing concern. We identified
capacity-building needs of occupational therapists related to older driver
screening, assessment, and intervention. METHOD: A Canadawide survey was
undertaken involving 133 occupational therapists working with an older clientele.
A standardized questionnaire elicited information regarding (1) actual practices
related to older driver screening, assessment, and intervention; (2) perceived
competence; and (3) need for continuing education. RESULTS: Occupational
therapists were twice as likely to use screening tools rather than in-depth
assessments (n = 79 vs. n = 37). Only 25 occupational therapists offered on-road
assessment, and even fewer offered retraining (n = 11). Occupational therapists
more often felt very competent in domains related to screening as opposed to
assessment, and most were interested in continuing education. CONCLUSION: Driving
services offered were primarily related to screening compared with assessment or
intervention. Occupational therapists would benefit from driving-related
professional training aimed at enhancing professional capacity in this arena.

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