Search for dissertations about: "Older drivers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words Older drivers.

2. 1. Older automobile drivers : medical aspects

   Author : Kurt Johansson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Older drivers; Cognitive impairment; Accident risk; Medical examination; ;

   Abstract : Introduction: Older drivers (65+) are not a threat to traffic safety; the number of accidents involving older drivers is small compared to the number of younger drivers' accidents. However, a substantial number of studies have shown that when mileage is taken into consideration, older drivers have an increased risk for being involved in traffic accidents. READ MORE

4. 2. Older car drivers - Needs of vehicle support for safe individual mobility

   Author : Thomas K Broberg; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Elderly driver; Collision avoidance; Older driver; On-road assessment; ADAS; Driver attitudes; Active Safety; Driver assist; Driver behaviour;

   Abstract : As the demographic is changing with the growth of the population of older citizens, concerns have been raised for this group in terms of mobility as well as traffic safety. In this context the automobile is an important means of transport. READ MORE

5. 3. Older drivers with cognitive impairments : issues of detection and assessment

   Author : Catarina Lundberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Older drivers; cognitive impairment; preclinical dementia; cognitive assessment; driving test;

   Abstract : Older drivers are often presented as a traffic safety problem. Age-related medical conditions such as dementias and stroke impair cognitive functions that are crucial for safe driving. Uncertainty remains regarding the most appropriate clinical methods to assess driving fitness in these patient groups. READ MORE

6. 4. Occupational participation through community mobility among older men and women

   Author : Sofi Fristedt; Torbjörn Falkmer; Jan Lexell; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : The overall aim of the present thesis was to explore and characterise occupational participation and community mobility from an occupational perspective of health and well-being, and to elucidate potential barriers and facilitators for occupational participation and community mobility in older men and women.In Study I, questionnaires were sent to a sample of older citizens (75+) in three Swedish mid-sized municipalities. READ MORE

7. 5. Utilities and quality of life in cardiovascular disease : drivers, economic effects and clinical outcomes

   Author : Jenny Berg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Atrial fibrillation and chronic heart failure represent important contributors to cardiovascular disease burden, with high incidence, prevalence and mortality rates. The overall objective of this thesis is to enhance the knowledge on what drives preferences for different health st ates (utilities) in patients with atrial fibrillation and chronic heart failure, and how health-related quality of life and utilities in turn influence clinical and economic outcomes. READ MORE