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Examining Occupational Therapists' Awareness of Medical Fitness-to-Drive Legislation Using a Knowledge-to-Action Approach

Abstract

One Canadian province now requires occupational therapists (OTs) to report medically at-risk drivers to the transportation authority. This study examined OTs' legal and professional responsibilities with regard to medical fitness to drive. Two knowledge translation models guided the study design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 7 OTs, a geriatrician, as well as representatives from professional regulatory organizations and the …

Authors

Sangrar R; Griffith LE; Letts L; Vrkljan B

Journal

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, Vol. 34, No. 4, pp. 274–282

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer

Publication Date

October 2018

DOI

10.1097/tgr.0000000000000205

ISSN

0882-7524