Predictors of Fitness-to-Drive in People with Multiple Sclerosis
Develop a prediction battery for fitness to drive in people with MS who has cognitive impairments but not physical impairments.
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Completed Funded Projects
Efficacy of a Three-Tiered, Standardized Process, to Assess Senior Drivers
To evaluate the validity of a driving simulator in predicting on road outcomes.
International Guidelines for Fitness-to-Drive Assessment: A Cooperative Mixed Methods Inquiry Approach
To formalize research collaborations between Western University, London ON and the University of Stennenbosch, RSA in driving assessment.
A Collaborative International Knowledge Synthesis to Update Guidelines for Determining Medical Fitness to Operate Motor Vehicles
Project Title: A Collaborative International Knowledge Synthesis to Update Guidelines for Determining Medical Fitness to Operate Motor Vehicles Principal Investigator: Dr. Mark Rapoport Direct Cost: $100,000.00 Source: Canadian Health Research Institute Start and End Dates: 06/01/2015 – 05/30/2016 Goal: To create an up-to-date knowledge synthesis and clinical guidelines on driving…
Efficacy of a Driving Intervention Program on Safe Community Mobility for Combat Veterans
Project Title: Efficacy of a Driving Intervention Program on Safe Community Mobility for Combat Veterans Principal Investigators: Dr. Sherrilene Classen & Dr. Sandra Winter Direct Cost: $174,889.00 Source: Department of Defense Start and End Dates: 10/12/2012 – 03/02/2015 Goal: To test the efficacy of an occupational therapy…
A Naturalistic Driving Study Across the Lifespan
Project Title: A Naturalistic Driving Study Across the Lifespan Principal Investigators: Dr. Sherrilene Classen & Dr. Despina Stavrinos Direct Cost: $7,000.00 (for the University of Florida) Source: University of Florida STRIDE Start and End Dates: 10/01/2012 – 01/31/2014 Goal: To examine the unbiased real-world driving mobility (amount traveled…
An Evidence Based Review of Intervention Studies for Driving Outcomes in Older Adults with Medical Conditions
Project Title: An Evidence Based Review of Intervention Studies for Driving Outcomes in Older Adults with Medical Conditions Principal Investigator: Dr. Sherrilene Classen Direct Cost: $3,000.00 Source: American Occupational Therapy Association – National Highway Traffic Administration Start and End Dates: 01/05/2013 – 12/30/2013 Goal: Develop an evidence based…
Smart Features for Older Drivers
Project Title: Smart Features for Older Drivers Principal Investigator: Dr. Sherrilene Classen Direct Cost: $10,000.00 Source: American Automotive Association (AAA) National Office Start and End Dates: 08/01/2012 – 07/31/2013 Goal: Update, develop, and complete Smart Features for Older Drivers project.
The Role of Visual Attention in the Driving Safety of Parkinson’s Disease Patients
Project Title: The Role of Visual Attention in the Driving Safety of Parkinson’s Disease Patients Principal Investigator: Dr. Sherrilene Classen Direct Cost: $239,188.39 Source: National Parkinson Foundation Start and End Dates: 07/01/2010 – 12/31/2012 Goal: To determine whether the Useful Field of View® (UFOV) shows homogeneous impairment among…
Validity and Usability of a Safe Driving Behaviors Measure for Older Adults
Project Title: Validity and Usability of a Safe Driving Behaviors Measure for Older Adults Principal Investigator: Dr. Sherrilene Classen Direct Cost: $174,409.86 Source: Florida Department of Transportation Start and End Dates: 06/01/2011 – 08/31/2012 Goal: To validating the Safe Driving Behavior Measure for use among clinicians…