EDUCATING NOVICE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DRIVER ASSESSORS TO MAKE FITNESS-TO-DRIVE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OLDER AND/OR DISABLED CLIENTS

Abstract

Background: Occupational therapists need to know how to make optimal recommendations concerning fitness-to-drive of older and/or disabled drivers to ensure the safely of all road users. Method: Using Social Judgment Theory... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Priscilla Harries (Brunel University, London)
  2. Carolyn Unsworth (Central Queensland University)
  3. Hulya Gokalp (Brunel University, London)
  4. Miranda Davies (Nuffield Trust)

Topic Areas

Horizon 2020 and occupational therapy / science research , Education / Research / Professional Challenges , Practice and intervention methods , Evidence based practice , Multiprofessional issues in practice, research and education

Session

OS - 11M » Developments in Education (09:00 - Sunday, 19th June, Fottrell Theatre)

Paper

ENOTHE_2016_Abstract_Template_Research.docx