Citation

Pastor DK, Jones A, Arms T. Home Healthc. Now 2017; 35(1): 26-32.

Affiliation

Diane K. Pastor, PhD, MBA, NP-C, is an Associate Professor at School of Nursing, University of North Carolina Wilmington, College of Health and Human Services, Wilmington, North Carolina. Andrea Jones, PhD, MSW, LSW, is an Assistant Professor at School of Social Work, University of North Carolina Wilmington, College of Health and Human Services, Wilmington, North Carolina. Tamatha Arms, DNP, PMHNP-BC, NP-C, is an Assistant Professor at School of Nursing, University of North Carolina Wilmington, College of Health and Human Services, Wilmington, North Carolina.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/NHH.0000000000000482

PMID

27922996

Abstract

Driving cessation for people with dementia is a significant personal safety and public health issue. Home healthcare professionals frequently encounter situations where patients/clients should not continue to drive, and family members are unaware of how to approach the issue. This article will inform readers of the current state of the healthcare driving assessment process, measures and instruments used to assess, and effective strategies and resources when working with families facing the dilemma of how and when to proceed with a driving cessation plan.

Language: en