Driving knowledge assessment in cognitively impaired older adults: evidence from geriatric day hospitals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence and appropriate tools are often lacking to support the decision of driving discontinuation in cognitively impaired older adults by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Maintaining strong driving knowledge as individuals age is crucial for ensuring their fitness to drive. The objectives of this study were to describe the driving knowledge of older drivers > 65 referred for cognitive assessment compared to control subjects. We also analyzed the relationship between neuropsychological tests and driving knowledge assessment.

Methods

Cross-sectional, observational, multicenter study in geriatric day hospitals including older drivers with cognitive complaints who underwent a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment. Their performance on a driving theor

SUBMITTER: Riviere C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12774923 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature