Psychotropic Medications and Crash Risk in Older Drivers: A Review of the Literature

Psychotropic Medications and Crash Risk in Older Drivers: A Review of the Literature

Objective. An extensive review of Australian and international literature was undertaken,examining the association between psychotropic medications and crash risk involving olderdrivers. Methods. The review summarizes the findings in experimental and epidemiological studiesrelated to (a) prevalence...

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Main Authors: Cooper, Lisa, Meuleners, Lynn, Duke, Janine, Jancey, Jonine, Hildebrand, Janina
Format: Journal Article
Published: Sage Publications, Inc. 2011
Subjects:
road safety
Psychotropic medications
medical toxicology
traffic accidents
crash risk
injury prevention
psychoactive medication
primary health care
older drivers
aged care
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/47579

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/47579

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