Migraine headaches are associated with motor vehicle crashes and driving habits among older drivers: Prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Migraine headache is common in older adults, often causing symptoms that may affect driving safety. This study examined associations of migraine with motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) and driving habits in older drivers and assessed modification of associations by medication use.

Methods

In a multi-site, prospective cohort study of active drivers aged 65-79 (53% female), we assessed prevalent migraine (i.e., ever had migraine, reported at enrollment), incident migraine (diagnosis first reported at a follow-up visit), and medications typically used for migraine prophylaxis and treatment. During 2-year follow-up, we recorded self-reported MVCs and measured driving habits using in-vehicle GPS devices. Associations of prevalent migraine with driving outcomes were estimated

SUBMITTER: DiGuiseppi CG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11045178 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature