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Main Programme<br />
Main Programme<br />
Saturday 11th June 2011<br />
97<br />
Philippa Hamlyn and Harish Kala<br />
Assessment of Elderly Drivers - The Sweat Test: Is your patient safe to drive?<br />
Concurrent Workshop Repeated<br />
Saturday, 11 June 2011 Start 8:30am Duration: 50mins Works<br />
Start 9:25am Duration: 50mins Works<br />
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of injury related deaths among 65 – 74 year olds and the<br />
second leading cause among 75 – 84 year olds (after falls). They have a higher fatality rate than any<br />
other age group except the under 25 year olds. Drivers over 75 years are involved in more accidents<br />
per kilometre than middle aged drivers. By 2030 the number of persons over 70 years old is predicted<br />
to triple. Although many older drivers self regulate their driving, it is not enough to keep crash rates<br />
down.<br />
Driving is a key role in everyday life for NZ society for all cultures, which impacts on self esteem,<br />
independence, social, vocational and avocational activities. It is an intrinsically complex task, combining<br />
well learned routines and the ability to respond flexibly and safely to unpredictable events. It is also an<br />
emotionally laden subject, with the potential for huge repercussions for the patient, the patient’s family,<br />
and the <strong>GP</strong>.<br />
This workshop will explore how a medical issue observed by a <strong>GP</strong> can translate to a driving safety<br />
concern. The effects of medical deficits on practical driving skills will be reviewed and practical tools and<br />
strategies will be provided for use in <strong>GP</strong> practices.<br />
References:<br />
1. New Zealand Transport Agency<br />
2. Sydney University, Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment & Training Course<br />
3. The American Society of Aging (ASA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),<br />
Drivewell, accessed on line on January 13 <strong>2010</strong> http://www.asaging.org<br />
4. American Academy of Family Physicians 2006, Older Adult Drivers with Cognitive Impairment,<br />
5. OTRS Group Ltd Driver/Passenger Training Course<br />
6. Christchurch Neurotechnolgy Research Programme, Canterbury Driving Assessment Tool (CanDAT)<br />
7. AA Driver Education Foundation, CarFIT<br />
8. DriveSafe and DriveAware, Lynette G Kay and Anita C Bundy 2009<br />
Notes<br />
09-12 June 2011 | Energy Events Centre | Rotorua
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