Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Older Adult Driving in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine how the COVID-19 pandemic affected driving and health outcomes in older adults.

Methods

We compared Advancing Understanding of Transportation Options (AUTO) study participants enrolled before (December 2019 to March 2020) versus during the pandemic (May 2020 to June 2021). Participants were English-speaking, licensed drivers (≥70 years) who drove weekly and had a primary care provider at a study site and ≥1 medical condition potentially associated with driving cessation. We used baseline self-reported measures on mobility and health.

Results

Compared to those enrolled pre-COVID-19 (n = 61), more participants enrolled during COVID-19 (n = 240) reported driving reductions (26% vs. 70%, p < .001) and more often for personal pref

SUBMITTER: Betz ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9378355 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature