Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2011 Feb;26(1):58-64. doi: 10.1177/1533317510390350.
One of the most difficult issues physicians must address when caring for persons with dementia is fitness to drive. The purpose of this project was to investigate the attitudes, knowledge, and practices of physicians toward drivers with dementia.
A questionnaire that obtained perspectives about and experiences with drivers' with dementia was mailed to physicians from North Carolina and South Carolina.
The sample was comprised of 239 physicians who worked with persons with dementia. Respondents who were aware of the Physician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers, had a strong perceived role regarding driving, were older, and believed it was important to address driving were more likely to engage in driving discussions.
Concerns associated with the driver with dementia have implications for not only patient care but also public safety. We recommend that all physicians be encouraged to address the issue and utilize existing educational materials.
医生在照顾痴呆症患者时必须解决的最困难的问题之一是驾驶能力。本项目的目的是调查医生对痴呆症患者驾驶员的态度、知识和实践。
从北卡罗来纳州和南卡罗来纳州向医生邮寄了一份关于痴呆症患者驾驶员的态度和经验的调查问卷。
该样本由 239 名与痴呆症患者合作的医生组成。了解《医师评估和咨询老年驾驶员指南》、对驾驶有强烈的感知作用、年龄较大且认为解决驾驶问题很重要的医生更有可能进行驾驶讨论。
与痴呆症驾驶员相关的问题不仅对患者护理而且对公共安全都有影响。我们建议鼓励所有医生解决这个问题,并利用现有的教育材料。