The Gerontologist Advance Access published online on June 2, 2009
The Gerontologist, doi:10.1093/geront/gnp042
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The Longitudinal Impact of Cognitive Speed of Processing Training on Driving Mobility
2 Department of Psychology, School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa
3 Interdisciplinary Health Psychology Program, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
4 Research Ageing Unit, Centre for Mental Health Research, Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
5 Center for Translational Research on Aging and Mobility, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
6 Department of Psychology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green
1 Address correspondence to Jerri D. Edwards, PhD, School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, MHC 1326, Tampa, FL 33600. E-mail: jerriedwardsconsulting{at}gmail.com
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Purpose: To examine how cognitive speed of processing training affects driving mobility across a 3-year period among older drivers. Design and Methods: Older drivers with poor Useful Field of View (UFOV) test performance (indicating greater risk for subsequent at-fault crashes and mobility declines) were randomly assigned to either a speed of processing training or a social and computer contact control group. Driving mobility of these 2 groups was compared with a group of older adults who did not score poorly on the UFOV test (reference group) across a 3-year period. Results: Older drivers with poor UFOV test scores who did not receive training experienced greater mobility declines as evidenced by decreased driving exposure and space and increased driving difficulty at 3 years. Those at risk for mobility decline who received training did not differ across the 3-year period from older adults in the reference group with regard to driving exposure, space, and most aspects of driving difficulty. Implications: Cognitive speed of processing training can not only improve cognitive performance but also protect against mobility declines among older drivers. Scientifically proven cognitive training regimens have the potential to enhance the everyday lives of older adults.
Keywords: Cognitive training, Cognitive interventions, Transfer of training, Prolonging driving, Older drivers
Received May 20, 2008; Accepted September 2, 2008
Decision Editor: William J. McAuley, PhD
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