A Systematic Review of Effective Interventions and Strategies to Support the Transition of Older Adults From Driving to Driving Retirement/Cessation

3 Clinical CEUs

Citation:

Dickerson AE, Stapleton T, Bloss J, Géinas I, Harries P, Choi M, Margot-Cattin I, Mazer B, Patomella A, Swanepoel L, Van Niekerk L, Unsworth CA, & Vrkljan B. (2024). A Systematic Review of Effective Interventions and Strategies to Support the Transition of Older Adults From Driving to Driving Retirement/Cessation. Innovation in Aging. 8(6). https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igae054.

 

Objectives of this course

On completion of this CPD activity, the participant will be able to:

  • Discuss how increasing life expectancy and high reliance on private motor vehicles influence transportation needs and mobility challenges among older adults.
  • Explain how driving cessation may affect social participation, mental health, and community engagement among older adults.
  • Identify barriers and facilitators that influence older adults’ transition from self-driving to driving cessation.
  • Describe the role of healthcare professionals, particularly occupational therapists, in assisting older adults to transition from self-driving to driving cessation.
  • Discuss interventions and strategies that enable healthcare professionals and others to support or facilitate driving cessation among older adults.
  • Describe structured driving cessation programs and toolkits for older adults reported in the research literature.

 

Instructions:

Progress to the lesson to begin reading the article. Mark this step complete once you have read the article.

You may then progress to answer the quiz. You only have three attempts at the quiz, so be sure to check your answers. If you score above 70% on the Quiz, you will qualify for 3 CEUs.

Once you have marked all tasks complete, you will be able to access your CEU certificate on your My Courses Profile.

HPCSA Compliance:

  • Your attendance will be submitted directly to HPCSA—no action needed on your part.
  • We recommend keeping a copy of your certificate for your records. It will also be stored in your profile for 12 months future reference.
  • Ensure your HPCSA number is correctly entered in “My Account” (without spaces). Incorrect numbers will not upload to their system.
You have until the 31st of December 2026 to complete this course.

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