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P.011 Standardized Processes for Addressing Driving Cessation in the Memory Clinic

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 January 2022

A Henri-Bhargava
Affiliation:
(Victoria)*
C Bell
Affiliation:
(Victoria)
D Thompson
Affiliation:
(Victoria)
M Bibok
Affiliation:
(Victoria)
J Nikolejsin
Affiliation:
(Victoria)
T Thompson-Franson
Affiliation:
(Victoria)
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Abstract

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Background: Discussions around driving cessation between clinicians and dementia patients are challenging. Patients view giving up their license as losing their independence. We sought to develop a tool that enables standardized and consistent driving messaging across clinicians working in a specialist memory clinic, across the span of cognitive disorders Methods: We developed a driving recommendations generator that allows clinicians to produce information handouts personalized to individual patient capabilities and needs. Clinicians select from a list of established recommendations that were developed with neurologist and geriatrician input, and consistent with provincial requirements. Recommendations cover patients’ current driving ability, road safety examinations, alternate transportation, and license revocation. Early driving retirement is emphasized and encouraged, to proactively support patients’ choices, safety and independence. Recommendation and handouts are printed for the patients. Results: Patients reported that the recommendations were easy to read and understand, and helped them to implement physician suggestions. All surveyed clients recommended continuing to provide such recommendations to future patients and families. Clinicians agreed that the tool helped them to save time, and simplified the process of finding accurate information to provide patients. Conclusions: Clinicians have found the system timesaving and useful for simplifying the process of providing helpful, informative resources for patients.

Type
Poster Presentations
Copyright
© The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation