Replication Data for: Adherence to driving cessation advice given to patients with cognitive impairment and consequences for mobility

Methods

Patients with cognitive impairment (n = 172) participated in a fitness-to-drive assessment study, including an on-road driving assessment. Afterwards, patients were advised to either continue driving, to follow driving lessons, or to cease driving. Approximately seven months thereafter, patients were asked in a follow-up interview about their adherence to the driving recommendation.

Factors influencing driving cessation were identified using a binary logistic regression analysis. Use of alternative transportation was also evaluated. Results: Respectively 92% and 79% of the patients adhered to the recommendation to continue or cease driving.

Female gender, a higher Clinical Dementia Rating-score, perceived health decline, and driving cessation advice facilitated driving cessation. Patients who ceased driving made use of less alternative modes of transportation than patients who still drove. Nonetheless, around 40% of the patients who ceased driving increased their frequency of cycling and/or public transport use.