Driving safety improves after individualized training: An RCT involving older drivers in an urban area
Driving safety improves after individualized training: An RCT involving older drivers in an urban area
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个性化培训后驾驶安全得到改善：一项涉及城市地区老年驾驶员的随机对照试验
作者：
S. Gagnon;A. Stinchcombe;M. Curtis;M. Kateb;J. Polgar;M. Porter;M. Bédard
摘要目的：本研究旨在重现先前对老年驾驶员进行个性化培训的安全益处的调查结果。我们修改了我们的方法，以解决有效性和普遍性问题。研究方法：老年驾驶员被随机分配到3个组中的一个：（1）仅教育，（2）教育+道路培训，（3）教育+道路+模拟器培训。年长的司机是从一个更大的城市社区招募的。在测试前和测试后（间隔4至8周），参与者使用全球定位系统（GPS）导航系统遵循驾驶方向。结果：我们的研究结果支持的积极影响，个性化的道路上的培训城市居住的老年司机。总体而言，接受道路培训的驾驶员的驾驶安全性比仅接受教育课程的驾驶员有所改善，F（1，40）= 11.66，P = 0.001（总不安全驾驶行为减少26%[UDA]）。在观察UDA（例如，在交叉点处扫描等），合规UDA（例如，不完全停止），以及程序性UDA（例如，车道上的位置）。结论：这项研究增加了越来越多的证据基础，支持个性化的老年驾驶员培训，以优化老年驾驶员的安全性，促进持续安全驾驶。
Abstract Objective: This study aimed to reproduce the results of a previous investigation on the safety benefits of individualized training for older drivers. We modified our method to address validity and generalizability issues. Methods: Older drivers were randomly assigned to one of the 3 arms: (1) education alone, (2) education + on road training, and (3) education + on road + simulator training. Older drivers were recruited from a larger urban community. At the pre- and posttests (separated by 4 to 8 weeks) participants followed driving directions using a Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation system. Results: Our findings support the positive influence of individualized on-road training for urban-dwelling older drivers. Overall, driving safety improved among drivers who received on-road training over those who were only exposed to an education session, F(1, 40) = 11.66, P = .001 (26% reduction in total unsafe driving actions [UDAs]). Statistically significant improvements were observed on observation UDAs (e.g., scanning at intersections, etc.), compliance UDAs (e.g., incomplete stop), and procedural UDAs (e.g., position in lane). Conclusion: This study adds to the growing evidence base in support of individualized older driver training to optimize older drivers’ safety and promote continued safe driving.
DOI：
10.1093/geronb/63.5.s298
发表时间：
2008-09-01
影响因子：
6.2
作者：
Mezuk, Briana;Rebok, George W.
通讯作者：
Rebok, George W.