Supporting Safe Driving With Arthritis: Developing a Driving Toolkit for Clinical Practice and Consumer Use

Author:

Vrkljan Brenda H.1,Cranney Ann2,Worswick Julia3,O’Donnell Siobhan4,Li Linda C.5,Gélinas Isabelle6,Byszewski Anna7,Man-Son-Hing Malcolm8,Marshall Shawn9

Affiliation:

1. Brenda H. Vrkljan, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.), is Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, IAHS Building, Room 450, 1400 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L8, Canada; vrkljan@mcmaster.ca

2. Ann Cranney, MD, MSc, FRCPC, is Affiliate Scientist, Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Health Research Institute, Ontario

3. Julia Worswick, MA, is Research Associate, Institute of Population Health, University of Ottawa, Ontario

4. Siobhan O’Donnell, MSc, PT, is Research Associate, Collaboration and Development Section, Surveillance Division, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

5. Linda C. Li, PhD, is Harold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair in Arthritic Diseases and Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

6. Isabelle Gélinas, PhD, OT, is Associate Professor, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy and Centre de Recherche Interdisciplinaire en Réadaptation du Montréal Métropolitain, Quebec

7. Anna Byszewski, MD, FRCPC, is Associate Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ontario

8. Malcolm Man-Son-Hing, MD, FRCPC MSc, is Associate Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Clinical Epidemiology Program, University of Ottawa, Ontario

9. Shawn Marshall, MD, FRCPC, MSc, is Associate Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Epidemiology Program, The Rehabilitation Centre, University of Ottawa, Ontario

Abstract

Abstract We conducted a series of focus groups to explore the information needs of clinicians and consumers related to arthritis and driving. An open coding analysis identified common themes across both consumer and clinician-based focus groups that underscored the importance of addressing driving-related concerns and the challenges associated with assessing safety. The results revealed that although driving is critical for maintaining independence and community mobility, drivers with arthritis experience several problems that can affect safe operation of a motor vehicle. Findings from this study are part of a broader research initiative that will inform the development of the Arthritis and Driving toolkit. This toolkit outlines strategies to support safe mobility for people with arthritis and will be an important resource in the coming years given the aging population.

Publisher

AOTA Press

Subject

Occupational Therapy

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