None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
As a result of age-related changes, chronic medical conditions, the side-effects of medication or a combination of these, many older people decide or are required to give up driving. Driving is a highly valued role and skill, associated with freedom, independence and convenience. Because of this, the transition to driving cessation can be traumatic and associated with depression, social isolation and compromised well-being. Despite the frequent reporting of poor outcomes for older people after driving cessation, limited attention has been given to developing and evaluating methods to help older people prepare for and cope with this transition. This study will evaluate the effect of a group intervention on older people's episodes away from home, use of alternative transport modes, life satisfaction, depression, and self-rated performance of and satisfaction with up to five lifestyle goals related to transport. This study will contribute to evidence for the effectiveness of a group intervention versus usual practice (which is to say, no intervention) to help older people maintain their well-being and stay engaged in valued roles, activities and the community after retiring from driving. It will also contribute to the theoretical underpinnings of adjustment after undergoing the transition to retired driver.
Interventions
Intervention: UQDRIVE (University of Queensland Driver Retirement Initiative) Intensive Group Program.
The group intervention was developed by the research team for older people in the decision and post-cessation phases of driving cessation. It runs for one session of three to four hours per week over six weeks for approximately 12-15 participants. The program has seven modules and incorporates information-giving, discussion, guest speakers, a participant workbook and practical exercises includi
Intervention: UQDRIVE (University of Queensland Driver Retirement Initiative) Intensive Group Program. The group intervention was developed by the research team for older people in the decision and post-cessation phases of driving cessation. It runs for one session of three to four hours per week over six weeks for approximately 12-15 participants. The program has seven modules and incorporates information-giving, discussion, guest speakers, a participant workbook and practical exercises including use of transport information services, group outings using alternative transport, pedestrian safety audits of the local area and advocacy regarding transport needs.
Sponsors
A/Prof Nancy Pachana
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Blinded (masking used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
People who have permanently ceased driving within the last six monthsLive in the communitySufficient health and communication to enable participation in interviews and group program
Exclusion criteria
Living in Aged care facilityCognitive impairmentLimited comprehension of spoken English languageHealth does not permit participation in full group programNot available for full 6 week program
Outcome results
None listed