Recent Publications
Brochures
National Older Driver Research and Training Center
Peer Reviewed Articles
2008
Classen, S., Horgas, A., Awadzi, K., Messinger-Rapport, B.M., Shechtman, O., & Joo, Y. Clinical predictors of older driver performance on a standardized road test. Traffic Injury Prevention., (Manuscript accepted on 05/08/08 for publication).
Morgan, C., Winter, S.M., McCarthy, D.P., Classen, S., & Awadzi, K.D. Literature review on older adult gender differences for driving self-regulation and cessation. Special Issue: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation., (Manuscript accepted on 06/03/08 for publication).
Classen, S., Winter, S., Garvan, C.W., Lopez, E.D.S., Awadzi, K., & Sundaram, S. (2008) Psychometric testing of SPIDER: Data extraction tool for systematic literature reviews. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62, 335-348.
2007
Classen, S., Awadzi, K.D., & Mkanta, W.M. Multi-factor interactions for crash-related injury among older adults. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, (In Press).
Classen, S., Winter, S., & Lopez, E.D.S. Meta-synthesis of qualitative studies on older driver safety and mobility. The Occupational Therapy Journal of Research: Occupation, Participation and Health, (Manuscript accepted on 09/27/07 for publication).
Classen, S., Lopez, E.D.S., Winter, S., Awadzi, K., Ferree, N., & Garvan, C.W. (2007). Population-based health promotion perspective for older driver safety: Conceptual framework to intervention plan. Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2(4). 677-693.
Dickerson, A.E., Molnar, L.J., Eby, D.W., Adler, G., Bedard, M., Berg-Weger, M., Classen, S., Foley, D., Howowitz, A., Kerschner, H., Page, O., Silverstein, N., Staplin, L. & Trujillo, L. (2007) Transportation and Aging: A Research Agenda for Advancing Safe Mobility. The Gerontologist, 47(5), 578-590.
Classen, S., Garvan, C., Meuleman, J., Ried, L.D., Mann, W., & Asal, N. (2007). Review of prescription medications in home-based older adult with stroke: A pilot study. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 3(1), 104-122.
Classen, S., Shechtman, O., Stephens, B., Davis, E., Bendixen, R., Belchior, P., Sandhu, M., Justiss, M., Posse, C., McCarthy, D., & Mann, W. (2007). The impact of roadway intersection design on driving performance of young and senior adults.. Traffic Injury Prevention, 8, 69-77.
Shechtman, O., Classen, S., Stephens, B., Davis, E., Bendixen, R., Belchior, P., Sandhu, M., McCarthy, D., & Mann, W. (2007). The impact of intersection design on simulated driving performance of young and senior adults. Traffic Injury Prevention, 8, 78-86.
2006
Classen, S., & Lopez, E. D.S. (2006). Mixed methods approach explaining process of an older driver safety systematic literature review. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22(2), 99-112.
Classen, S., Garvan, C., Awadzi, K., Sundaram, S., Winter, S., Lopez, E. D.S, & Ferree, N. (2006). Systematic literature review and model for older driver safety. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22(2), 87-98.
Awadzi, K., Classen, S., Garvan, C., & Komaragiri, V. (2006). Determinants of older driver safety from a socio-ecological perspective. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22(1), 36-44.
Shechtman, O., Classen, S., Stephens, B., Davis, E., Bendixen, R., Belchior, P., Sandhu, M., McCarthy, D., & Mann, W. (2006). The impact of intersection design on simulated driving performance of young and senior adults: Preliminary results. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22(1), 27-35.
Classen, S., Shechtman, O., Stephens, B., Davis, E., Bendixen, R., Belchior, P., Sandhu, M., Justiss, M., Posse, C., McCarthy, D., & Mann, W. (2006). The impact of roadway intersection design on driving performance of young and senior adults: Preliminary results. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22(1), 18-26.
2005
Classen, S., Mkanta, W., Walsch, K., Mann, W. (2005). Relationship of classes of medications and inappropriate medications on functional status and quality of life of the frail older adult. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 24(1), 25-44.
Stephens, B., McCarthy, D.P., Marsiske, M., Classen, S., Shechtman, O., Mann, W.C. (2005). International Older Driver Consensus Conference on Assessment, Remediation and Counseling for Transportation Alternatives: Summary and Recommendations. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 23(2/3), 103-121.
Mann, W.C., McCarthy, D.P., Wu, S., Tomita, M. (2005). Relationship of Health Status, Functional Status, and Psychosocial Status to Driving Among Elderly with Disabilities. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 23(2/3), 1-2.
Sabback, F., Mann, W.C. (2005). The Influence of Climate and Road Conditions on Driving Patterns in the Elderly Population. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 23(2/3), 63-74.
Mann, W.C., Bendixen, R., Justiss, M.D. (2005). The Relationship of Home Range to Functional Status and Cognitive Status of Frail Elders. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 23(2/3), 43-62.
Hendrickson, C.C., Mann, W.C. (2005). Changes Over Time in Community Moblility of Elders with Disabilities. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 23(2/3), 75-89.
Ruechel, S., Mann, W.C. (2005). Self-Regulation of Driving by Older Persons. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 23(2/3), 91-101.
Classen, S., Shechtman, O., Stephens, B., Davis, E., Bendixen, R., Belchior, P., Sandhu, M., Justiss, M., Posse, C., McCarthy, D., & Mann, W. (2005). The impact of roadway intersection design on driving performance of young and senior adults: Preliminary results. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22(1), 18-26.
2004
Classen, S., Mann, W., Wu, S., & Tomita, M. (2004). Relationship of numbers of medication to functional status, health, and quality of life for the frail home-based older adult. The Occupational Therapy Journal of Research: Occupation, Participation and Health, 24(4), 151-160.
Book Chapters
Classen, S., & Awadzi K.D. (In press). Model State Programs on Licensing Older Drivers. In D. W. Eby and L.J. Molnar's Proceedings of the North American License Policies Workshop (NALPW). AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, Washington, DC.
Presentations
Classen, S. Older Driver Safety Research and Clinical Programs at the National Older Driver Research and Training Center. Groningen, Netherlands. May 13-15, 2008.
88th Annual AOTA Conference Presentations April 10-13, 2008, Long Beach, CA USA
Classen, S., Winter, S., & Awadzi, K.D. Population-based older driver safety. Conceptual framework to Intervention plan. Short course presented at the 88th American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference. April 10-13, 2008: Long Beach, CA.
International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence Presentations February 20-23, 2008, St. Petersburg, FL USA
Classen, S., Horgas, A., Messinger-Rapport, B.M., Shechtman, O., Awadzi, K.D., & Joo, Y. Medications as predictors of driving performance. Paper presented at the International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence. February 20-23, 2008, St. Petersburg, FL.
Awadzi, K.D., Classen, S., & Joo, Y. State Age-Related Renewal Policies and Injury Outcomes among Older Drivers. Poster accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI). February 21-23, 2008. St. Petersburg, FL.
Winter, S. & Classen, S. Critical Review Of Older Adults' Self-regulation Driving Strategies. Poster accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI) 2008 conference, February 21-23, St. Petersburg, FL.
87th Annual AOTA Conference Presentations April 20-23, 2007, St. Louis, MO USA
Classen, S. AOTA/AOTF Research Colloquium and Tea: Occupational Therapy and Population based studies. Older driver safety: From conceptual framework to Intervention plan. 87th American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO. April 21, 2007.
Winter, S., Classen, S. Lopez, E.D.S. Qualitative meta-synthesis examining older driver and stakeholder safety perspectives. Poster presented. 87th American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO. April 20-23, 2007.
2007 Joint Conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging Presentations March 7-10, 2007, Chicago, IL USA
Classen, S. Safe mobility research, practice and policy guidelines for older drivers: The effect of roadway intersection design on the safety of older drivers. Symposium. 2007 Joint Conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging. Chicago, Illinois, March 7-10, 2007.
Gerontological Society of America's 59th Annual Scientific Meeting Presentations November 16-23, 2006, Dallas, TX USA
Classen, S., Shechtman, O; Stephens, B., Davis, E., Bendixen, R., Belchior, P., Sandhu, M., Justiss, M., Posse, C., McCarthy, D., Mann, W. The Impact of Roadway Intersection Design on Driving Performance of Young and Senior Adults. Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America's 59th Annual Scientific Meeting Dallas, TX, November 16-23, 2006.
Awadzi, K., Classen, S., & Garvan, C.W. Determinants of Motor-Vehicle Injuries among Older Drivers in the U.S. Paper presented by the Gerontological Society of America's 59th Annual Scientific Meeting Dallas, TX. November 16-23, 2006.
4th Annual STISIM Drive User Group Meeting Presentations October 27, 2006, Boston, MA USA
Shechtman,O., Classen, S., Stephens, B., Davis, E., Bendixen, R., Belchior, P., Sandhu, M., McCarthy, D, & Mann, W. The impact of intersection design on simulated driving performance of young and senior adults. 4th Annual STISIM Drive User Group Meeting: New Approaches to Simulation and the Older Operator, Boston, MA, October 27, 2006.
86th Annual AOTA Conference Presentations April 26-30, 2006, Charlotte, NC USA
Classen, S., Awadzi, K., & Winter, S. Systematic Literature Review and Structural Model for Older Driver Safety. 86th American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina. April 26-30, 2006.
Awadzi, K., & Classen, S. Selecting a Secondary Database for an Evidence-Based Observational Elderly Driving Study. Poster presented at the 86th American Occupational Therapy Annual Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina. April 26-30, 2006.
International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence Presentations February 1-4, 2006, St. Petersburg, FL USA
Pre-conference Intensive Transportation Workshop - Schedule, bios and full presentation slides
(PDF)
A Systematic Literature Review And Structural Model For Older Driver
Safety: An Evidenced Based Approach - Classen, Sherrilene
(Abstract) (PDF)
The Impact Of Roadway Intersection Design On The Simulated Driving
Performance of Young and Senior Adults - Shechtman, Orit; Classen,
Sherrilene; Stephens, Burton; Davis, Ethan
(Abstract)
The Impact Of Roadway Intersection Designs On The Driving Performance
In An On-the-road Test Of Young And Senior Adults - Classen, Sherrilene;
Shechtman, Orit; Garvan, Cynthia; Stephens, Burton; Davis, Ethan
(Abstract) (PDF)
Development of a Behind-the-Wheel Driving Assessment for Older Adults
- Justiss, Michael
(Abstract) (PDF)
Results of the AOTA Older Driver Evidence Based Literature Review
– Stav, Wendy
(Abstract) (PDF)
Law Enforcement and the Older Driver: A Lack of Policies, Procedures,
and Resources - McCarthy, Dennis
(Abstract) (PDF)
85th Annual AOTA Conference Presentations 2005 Long Beach, CA
Assessment of Older Drivers - McCarthy, Dennis
(PDF)
Dissertations
Awadzi, K.D. (2006). Socio-ecological Determinants of Injury Among Younger and Older Adults Involved in Fatal Motor Vehicle Crashes in the United States.
