The NPs Role of Assessing and Intervening with Older Adult Drivers

Table 3

Most helpful interventions for managing older driver safety ().

Most helpful interventions	(%)
Involving family members	16 (24%)
Using therapeutic communication with the patient	14 (21%)
Referring patient to occupational therapy/physical therapy	10 (15%)
Conducting a vision examination	8 (12%)
Using a step approach to driving termination	7 (11%)
Using objective data	5 (7%)
Referring patient to the Department of Motor Vehicles	3 (5%)
Referring patient to a medical specialist (psychiatrist, neurologist)	2 (3%)
Limiting medications on the Beers list	1 (2%)