Major Depressive Disorder and Driving Behavior Among Older Adults
In this longitudinal cohort study of older drivers, adults with MDD demonstrated distinct and riskier driving behaviors than those in the control group without depression, with higher rates of hard braking, cornering, and unpredictability in driving patterns over time. Routine depression screening and tailored interventions are essential for enhancing driving safety and maintaining independence among older adults with MDD. Comprehensive care approaches addressing both mental and physical health are crucial for this vulnerable population.
Authors
- Kaylin Taylor
- Ganesh Muneshwar Babulal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7966-3509)
- David Brown (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2372-2749)
- Eric J. Lenze (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0471-9368)
- Jean‐Francois Trani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9187-0946)
- Beau M. Ances (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3862-7397)
- David B. Carr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2641-3850)
- Ling Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0238-1831)
- Chen Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5134-3001)
- Margaret Johnson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1330-7100)
- Matthew Blake
- Nikitha Damera
- Carson Woodfin
- Maeve Intagliata
Institutions
- Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (FR)
- Washington University in St. Louis (US)
- University of Johannesburg (ZA)
- Minnesota Project (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Network Open
- Published
- 2024-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.52038
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.02