Method for the systematic reviews on occupational therapy and driving and community mobility for older adults

Systematic reviews of literature relevant to driving and community mobility for older adults are important to the practice of occupational therapy. We describe the four questions that served as the focus for the systematic reviews of the effectiveness of occupational therapy assessments and interven...

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Published in:The American journal of occupational therapy 2014-11, Vol.68 (6), p.657-661
Main Authors: Arbesman, Marian, Lieberman, Deborah, Berlanstein, Debra R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged automobile drivers
Aging
Automobile Driving
Evidence-based practice
Health aspects
Humans
Intervention
Literature Reviews
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Methods
Mobility
Motor vehicle driving
Occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy - organization & administration
Older people
Research Design
Review Literature as Topic
Systematic review
Transportation - methods
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Summary:Systematic reviews of literature relevant to driving and community mobility for older adults are important to the practice of occupational therapy. We describe the four questions that served as the focus for the systematic reviews of the effectiveness of occupational therapy assessments and interventions for driving and community mobility for older adults. We include the background for the reviews; the process followed for each question, including search terms and search strategy; the databases searched; and the methods used to summarize and critically appraise the literature. The final number of articles included in each systematic review, a summary of the themes of the results, the strengths and limitations of the findings, and the implications for practice, education, and research are presented.
ISSN:0272-9490
1943-7676
DOI:10.5014/ajot.2014.013425