TY - JOUR
T1 - Using Automated Vehicle Technologies With Older Adults
T2 - A Mixed-Methods Study
AU - Isbel, Stephen
AU - Mulhall, Stephanie
AU - Gibson, Diane
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2022.
PY - 2022/7
Y1 - 2022/7
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - aging
KW - assistive technologies
KW - driving
KW - older adults
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85127754671&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1177/15394492221082493
DO - 10.1177/15394492221082493
M3 - Article
SN - 1539-4492
VL - 42
SP - 189
EP - 198
JO - OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research
JF - OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research
IS - 3
ER -