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.
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.
