Type of Presentation
Poster Session
Location
University Library
Start Date
4-18-2024 11:45 AM
End Date
4-18-2024 1:15 PM
Description of Program
This study identifies the need for a driver rehabilitation program to address the community mobility needs of Chicago Southland residents and beyond.
Abstract
Individuals who experience neurological, visual, or physical deficits in function may have difficulty driving. Limitations in driving can lead to isolation and a decreased quality of life. Limitations in community mobility can also impact an individual's activities of daily living. Driver rehabilitation helps individuals with an impairment to achieve their highest level of independence in community mobility through operating a motor vehicle or other forms of transportation. In a previously conducted research study we found that there is a lack of referrals and communication from physicians regarding driver rehabilitation programs. This research project aims to assess physicians' knowledge and perceptions of driver rehabilitation programs for medically at-risk drivers in the South Chicagoland area. The study was conducted through an online survey, exploring the level of awareness and perceived benefits of these programs. The objective is to identify potential barriers and facilitators to physician referrals for driver rehabilitation services. Participants consisted of licensed medical doctors practicing and/or serving clients in the Chicago Southland region. The survey was administered anonymously, ensuring privacy and confidentiality. The research findings contribute to developing a needs assessment tool, enhancing referrals for medically at-risk drivers, and improving access to driver rehabilitation services.
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Exploring the Necessity for a Community-Based Driver Rehabilitation Program Within the Chicago Southland Area: The Physician's Perspective
University Library
Individuals who experience neurological, visual, or physical deficits in function may have difficulty driving. Limitations in driving can lead to isolation and a decreased quality of life. Limitations in community mobility can also impact an individual's activities of daily living. Driver rehabilitation helps individuals with an impairment to achieve their highest level of independence in community mobility through operating a motor vehicle or other forms of transportation. In a previously conducted research study we found that there is a lack of referrals and communication from physicians regarding driver rehabilitation programs. This research project aims to assess physicians' knowledge and perceptions of driver rehabilitation programs for medically at-risk drivers in the South Chicagoland area. The study was conducted through an online survey, exploring the level of awareness and perceived benefits of these programs. The objective is to identify potential barriers and facilitators to physician referrals for driver rehabilitation services. Participants consisted of licensed medical doctors practicing and/or serving clients in the Chicago Southland region. The survey was administered anonymously, ensuring privacy and confidentiality. The research findings contribute to developing a needs assessment tool, enhancing referrals for medically at-risk drivers, and improving access to driver rehabilitation services.