Classen, S., Monahan, M., Canonizado, M., & Winter, S.M. (2014). An occupational therapy driving intervention’s utility for a combat veteran. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(4), 405-411.doi: 10.5014/ajot.2014.010041 Synopsis: After returning to civilian life many combat veterans are injured in motor vehicle collisions, however, little evidence of effective driving…
Classen, S., Brumback, B., Monahan, M., Malaty, I.I., Rodriguez, R.L., Okun, M.S., McFarland, N.R. (2014). Driving errors in Parkinson’s Disease: Moving closer to predicting on-road outcomes. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68:77-85; doi:10.5014/ajot.2014.008698 Synopsis: In this study, the authors examined and quantified the on-road driving errors that may predict passing…
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…
Honors Student (2014) Mentors Sherrilene Classen, PhD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA, FGSA Sandra Winter, PhD, OTR/L Project Title Efficacy of an Occupational Therapy Driving Intervention for OEF/OIF Combat Veterans with Polytrauma Biography Ms. Cormack was an honors student in the Bachelor of Health Science program. She…
Honors Student (2014) Mentor Sherrilene Classen, PhD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA, FGSA Sandra Winter, PhD, OTR/L Project Title Combat Veterans’ Perspectives on Driving Strategies to Curtail Unsafe Driving Biography Ms. McGowan was an honors student in the Bachelor of Health Science program. She worked with Dr. Sherrilene Classen and…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Project Title: UF & Shands Driving Rehabilitation Services: A Model for Clinical Practice and Research Principal Investigator: Dr. Sherrilene Classen Direct Cost: $51,041.40 Source: University of Florida & Shands Quasi Endowment Fund Start and End Dates: 02/04/11 – 08/03/12 Goal: To develop a service program, a research program…
