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Isbel S, Mulhall S, Gibson D. Using Automated Vehicle Technologies With Older Adults: A Mixed-Methods Study. OTJR-OCCUPATION PARTICIPATION AND HEALTH 2022; 42:189-198. [PMID: 35352987 DOI: 10.1177/15394492221082493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
When older adults' driving abilities decline, automated driving technologies may improve community mobility, engagement, and independence. Most previous research has focused on older persons' attitudes rather than their use of automated driving technologies. This study examined older Australians' perceptions and experience of automated vehicle technologies before, during, and after a real-life driving experience, focusing on ease of use, usefulness, safety, acceptance, trust, and confidence. This mixed-methods study included observation of a 6-km test drive using a partially automated vehicle, pre- and post-drive questionnaires, and a post-drive semi-structured interview. Most participants reported positive perceptions and experiences before, during, and after the test drive. Visual analysis of pre/postresponses revealed divergent reactions to the test drive, consistent with the heterogeneity of the older population. Automated driving technologies have potential to contribute to mobility at older ages. Larger-scale studies including actual driving experiences are recommended.
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Affiliation(s)
- Stephen Isbel
- University of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.,The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Dicianno BE, Sivakanthan S, Sundaram SA, Satpute S, Kulich H, Powers E, Deepak N, Russell R, Cooper R, Cooper RA. Systematic review: Automated vehicles and services for people with disabilities. Neurosci Lett 2021; 761:136103. [PMID: 34237416 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2021.136103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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People with disabilities face many travel barriers. Autonomous vehicles and services may be one solution. The purpose of this project was to conduct a systematic review of the grey and scientific literature on autonomous vehicles for people with disabilities. Scientific evidence (n = 35) was limited to four observational studies with a very low level of evidence, qualitative studies, reviews, design and model reports, and policy proposals. Literature on older adults was most prevalent. Grey literature (n = 37) spanned a variety of media and sources and focuses on a variety of disability and impairment types. Results highlight opportunities and barriers to accessible and usable AVs and services, outline research gaps to set a future research agenda, and identify implications for policy and knowledge translation. People with disabilities are a diverse group, and accessible and usable design solutions will therefore need to be tailored to each group's needs, circumstances, and preferences. Future research in diverse disability groups should include more participatory action design and engineering studies and higher quality, prospective experimental studies to evaluate outcomes of accessible and usable AV technology. Studies will need to address not only all vehicle features but also the entire travel journey.
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Affiliation(s)
- Brad E Dicianno
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Human Engineering Research Laboratories, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Human Engineering Research Laboratories, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Human Engineering Research Laboratories, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Human Engineering Research Laboratories, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Human Engineering Research Laboratories, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Human Engineering Research Laboratories, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Human Engineering Research Laboratories, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Human Engineering Research Laboratories, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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