Presentation
101. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Older Adults’ Cognitive Impairments and Effects on Road Safety
SessionPoster Session 2
DescriptionDriving is challenging for older adults, particularly for those experiencing cognitive impairments due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairments (MCI). This paper presents a systematic review of 39 peer-reviewed studies to investigate the impact of cognitive deficits on older adults’ driving abilities. Meta-analyses were performed to evaluate the effectiveness of neuropsychological assessments such as Trail Making Tests, Useful Field of View, Maze Test, and Mini-Mental Status Exam in detecting cognitive impairments across various patient groups. The Road Safety Cognitive Health Framework was developed to assess and enhance road safety by establishing connections between driving assessments, cognitive functioning, and neuropsychological tests to promote safe driving. This study also suggested potential improvements in older driver education, licensing regulations, roadway designs, and vehicle technology. Concussively, this research advances the understanding of road safety challenges in older adults, advocating for an integrative approach to maintain their driving safety.
Event Type
Poster
TimeThursday, September 12th5:30pm - 6:30pm MST
LocationMcArthur Ballroom
Aging
Augmented Cognition
Children's Issues
Communications
Cybersecurity
Education
Environmental Design
General Sessions
Human AI Robot Teaming (AI)
Macroergonomics
Occupational Ergonomics
Student Forum
Surface Transportation
Sustainability
System Development