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Australian medical practitioners' perspectives about current practice relating to fitness to drive assessment for older people with dementia and mild cognitive impairment: A qualitative study.

Claire SpargoKate LaverAngela BerndtZoe Adey-WakelingStacey George
Published in: Australasian journal on ageing (2024)
Perceptions of discomfort relating to fitness to drive assessment of older people with dementia and MCI exist amongst medical practitioners from health-care settings across Australia. In the absence of a well-validated in-office assessment tool, practitioners may benefit from an evidence-based clinical pathway to guide driving recommendations.
Keyphrases
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • physical activity
  • cognitive decline
  • body composition
  • general practice
  • community dwelling
  • middle aged
  • clinical practice
  • social media