. An extensive review of Australian and international literature was undertaken, examining the as... more . An extensive review of Australian and international literature was undertaken, examining the association between psychotropic medications and crash risk involving older drivers. . The review summarizes the findings in experimental and epidemiological studies related to (a) prevalence of psychotropic medication use among older drivers; (b) side effects of driving under the influence of psychotropic medications; and (c) association between psychotropic medications and crash risk for older drivers. . Current evidence indicates that several types of psychotropic medications have the potential to impair driving ability and increase the risk of crash involvement. A major limitation is that few studies have specifically examined the effects on older drivers, despite the fact that the majority of the population using psychotropic medications are older. Discussion. More knowledge about the safety of therapeutic use of psychotropic medications is needed. Large-scale, whole-population, epidemiological studies, such as data linkage studies, may be the optimal study design.
Background This paper describes the development and process evaluation of an interactive booklet ... more Background This paper describes the development and process evaluation of an interactive booklet aimed at motivating older adults to improve their nutrition and physical activity. Findings The booklet was developed in consultation with seniors via focus groups, individual interviews and self administered questionnaires. The booklet was disseminated to a group of 114 seniors as the main component of a 12-week intervention program. Process evaluation was conducted during and at the end of the intervention period. A large proportion of participants (86%) were engaged in the program in that they had, as a minimum, read the booklet. The majority of the participants found the booklet provided them with useful and interesting advice in an easy-to-read and informative manner. Three quarters (76%) reported the materials to be motivating and increased their awareness of nutrition and physical activity, while 79% intended to continue with changes to their physical activity and diet after the program concluded.
. An extensive review of Australian and international literature was undertaken, examining the as... more . An extensive review of Australian and international literature was undertaken, examining the association between psychotropic medications and crash risk involving older drivers. . The review summarizes the findings in experimental and epidemiological studies related to (a) prevalence of psychotropic medication use among older drivers; (b) side effects of driving under the influence of psychotropic medications; and (c) association between psychotropic medications and crash risk for older drivers. . Current evidence indicates that several types of psychotropic medications have the potential to impair driving ability and increase the risk of crash involvement. A major limitation is that few studies have specifically examined the effects on older drivers, despite the fact that the majority of the population using psychotropic medications are older. Discussion. More knowledge about the safety of therapeutic use of psychotropic medications is needed. Large-scale, whole-population, epidemiological studies, such as data linkage studies, may be the optimal study design.
Background This paper describes the development and process evaluation of an interactive booklet ... more Background This paper describes the development and process evaluation of an interactive booklet aimed at motivating older adults to improve their nutrition and physical activity. Findings The booklet was developed in consultation with seniors via focus groups, individual interviews and self administered questionnaires. The booklet was disseminated to a group of 114 seniors as the main component of a 12-week intervention program. Process evaluation was conducted during and at the end of the intervention period. A large proportion of participants (86%) were engaged in the program in that they had, as a minimum, read the booklet. The majority of the participants found the booklet provided them with useful and interesting advice in an easy-to-read and informative manner. Three quarters (76%) reported the materials to be motivating and increased their awareness of nutrition and physical activity, while 79% intended to continue with changes to their physical activity and diet after the program concluded.
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