Almost universally, people living in rural and remote places die younger, poorer, sicker than urban-dwelling citizens of the same country. Despite clear need, health services are commonly less available, more costly challenging to access, for people. Rural geography is cited as a reason these disparities, that is, said live too distant, underpopulated, difficult access. However, all descriptions tacitly compare with urban spaces. That perceived distant from cities, populated access cities....

Poor oral health is a significant global public concern that adversely affects an individuals' overall and general well-being. Occupational therapists are well-suited to promote by supporting activities of daily living (ADLs), thereby improving clients' outcomes. However, there limited evidence on the knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAPs) occupational regarding health, as well barriers facilitators they face in delivering healthcare. This paper outlines protocol for mixed-methods systematic...

Work-related musculoskeletal problems impact everyday function, working ability, and quality of life. Unaddressed can lead to major injury loss contributing participation restrictions, economic the increasing burden disease worldwide. Medical science laboratory technicians are not immune with reported work-related between 40 80%. Similar data is available for medical students, who may be most vulnerable at beginning their careers. This study investigated prevalence, common sites, potential...

Barriers to healthcare experienced by Australian autistic adults have not been previously explored. We conducted a cross-sectional investigation of barriers and associated factors from subtle realism perspective. Perceived were obtained the Healthcare Checklist Short-Form (BHC). A total 263 70 non-autistic individuals completed BHC. On average, reported more (4.58) than (0.76). Gender diversity, higher levels generalised anxiety, greater global disability less satisfaction with social...

There is limited research on older drivers' perspectives advanced vehicle technologies (AVTs). This study investigates what drivers know and understand about AVTs in the current market, identifies motivates to use or not AVTs. Older (≥65 years) living New South Wales, Australia completed semi-structured telephone interviews guided by Car Technology Acceptance Model. All were audio-recorded transcribed verbatim. Content analysis deductive-inductive thematic each transcript independently two...

Objectives To explore and deepen understanding of factors influencing driving exposure for older drivers. Design Cross‐sectional. Setting Baseline data on function from 1 week were evaluated. Participants A convenience sample 380 drivers aged 75 older, residing in northwest Sydney, was recruited. required to be the primary their own vehicle. Measurements Driver evaluated using DriveSafe DriveAware clinic‐based assessments measure visual attention environment awareness ability. Demographic...

There are concerns over safety of older drivers due to increased crash involvement and vulnerability injury. However, loss driving privileges can dramatically reduce independence quality life for members the community. The aim this trial is examine effectiveness a safe transport program aged 75 years at reducing exposure but maintaining mobility. A randomised will be conducted, involving 380 older, resident in urban semi-rural areas North-West Sydney. intervention an education based on...

Driving confidence is thought to influence driving exposure among older drivers and may affect driver safety. Studies date have relied primarily on self-reported measures of explore this relationship. The objective study was the relationship between actual aged 75 years older. A cross-sectional analysis survey data (function, confidence, personal circumstances) naturalistic conducted with 380 in northwest Sydney, Australia. exposure, including total distance traveled, radius travel from...

This article aims to describe seat belt wearing patterns and quality of fit among drivers aged 75 years older. A secondary aim is explore associations between body shape, comfort, use patterns.This an observation survey study a cohort 380 over. During home visits, photographs were taken the in their vehicles for later analysis short was also administered collect demographic data information about comfort. Seat accessories analyzed from photographs.Data 367 participants with analyzed. Whereas...

Objective: Even small increases in vehicle speed raise crash risk and resulting injury severity. Older drivers are at increased of involvement casualty crashes compared to younger drivers. However, there is little objective evidence about older drivers' speeding. This study investigates the nature predictors high-range speeding among aged 75–94 years.Methods: Speed per second was estimated using Global Positioning System devices installed participants' vehicles. High-range events were...

Safety concerns together with aging of the driving population has prompted research into clinic-based assessments. This study investigates relationship between DriveSafe and DriveAware assessments restriction driving. Community-dwelling adults aged more than 75 ( n = 380) were recruited in New South Wales, Australia. Questionnaires administered to assess habits functional driving-related function. Self-reported was prevalent this cross-sectional sample (62%) related scores personal...

Safe-transport is important to well-being in later life but balancing safety and independence for older drivers can be challenging. While self-regulation a promising tool promote road safety, more research required optimise programs. Qualitative was used inform the choice adaptation of safe-transport education program drivers. Three focus groups were conducted with living northwest Sydney explore four key areas related driving including aged-based licensing, stopping or limiting driving,...

Objectives To ascertain whether a safe‐transportation program can change driving exposure while maintaining community participation of older drivers. Design Randomized controlled trial. Setting Northwest Sydney. Participants Drivers aged 75 and (mean 80 ± 4) (n = 380). Intervention group participated in an individualized, one‐on‐one adapted from the Knowledge Enhances Your Safety curriculum. A registered occupational therapist delivered intervention two sessions held approximately 1 month...

The data presented in this article are related to the research manuscript "Predictors of older drivers' involvement rapid deceleration events", which investigates potential predictors events including measures vision, cognitive function and driving confidence (A. Chevalier et al., 2016) [1]. In naturalistic studies such as this, when sample size is not large enough allow crashes be used investigate driver safety, may a surrogate safety measure. Naturalistic were collected for up 52 weeks...

A nested process evaluation, within a randomised controlled trial, will explore relationships between program outcomes and quality of intervention implementation the Lifestyle-Integrated Functional Exercise Program in older people with vision impairment. The is home-based strength balance that has been shown to reduce falls high risk populations. pilot study showed positive trends improvements physical function impairment after participation program. be delivered by Orientation Mobility...