Research for Older Adult Driver Initiative (ROADI) - Program 2 Grant uri icon

abstract

  • In this proposal, there are two interrelated projects presented that will meet these objectives. Last year, the GNC funded $15,000 of our $39,700 request to develop three courses for occupational therapists desiring to explore and/or develop their skills as a driver rehabilitation specialist. The funds are supporting the development of the first and part of the second course. We are asking for the funds to finish the 3-course program. The second program is support for completion of a descriptive study that will add meaningful and current content to the courses to be designed. A descriptive research survey to all driver specialists is currently being finished and will be sent to all specialists in the United States (see attached for a copy of the survey and letter). This information will impact the course information in the second and third course modules in ensuring that the content is state-of-the-art and incorporates progressive thinking of experienced practitioners. We are asking support for follow-up focus groups that will expand qualitatively on the collected information.

date/time interval

  • March 2009 - February 2010