Seat belt repositioning and use of vehicle seat cushions is increased among older drivers aged 75 years and older with morbidities.

Brown, J; Coxon, K; Fong, C; Clarke, E; Rogers, K; Keay, L

Seat belt repositioning and use of vehicle seat cushions is increased among older drivers aged 75 years and older with morbidities.

Brown, J Coxon, K Fong, C Clarke, E Rogers, K

Keay, L

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Citation:: Australasian Journal on Ageing, 2017, 36, (1), pp. 26-31
Issue Date:: 2017-03

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dc.contributor.author	Brown, J
dc.contributor.author	Coxon, K
dc.contributor.author	Fong, C
dc.contributor.author	Clarke, E
dc.contributor.author	Rogers, K https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5497-4298
dc.contributor.author	Keay, L
dc.date.accessioned	2022-08-22T05:37:52Z
dc.date.available	2022-08-22T05:37:52Z
dc.date.issued	2017-03
dc.identifier.citation	Australasian Journal on Ageing, 2017, 36, (1), pp. 26-31
dc.identifier.issn	1440-6381
dc.identifier.issn	1741-6612
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/160688
dc.description.abstract	OBJECTIVE: Good seat belt fit and positioning is important for crash protection. Older drivers experience problems in achieving good seat belt fit and often reposition seat belts and/or use seat cushions. Comfort influences these behaviours. This work examines the impact of functional morbidities on belt positioning and accessory use and whether comfort mediates this relationship METHODS: Mediation analysis was used to examine the relationship between morbidities affecting physical function, comfort, belt repositions and seat cushion use among 380 drivers aged 75 years and older. RESULTS: Musculoskeletal morbidities increase the likelihood of seat belt repositioning (OR 1.37, 95% CI 1.12-1.67) and comfort partially mediates this relationship (P = 0.03). Morbidities of any type also increase the likelihood of seat cushion use (OR 1.15 95% CI 1.04-1.27), but comfort plays no role in this relationship (P = 0.87). CONCLUSION: Greater awareness among older drivers is needed, to ensure behavioural modifications do not impair their crash protection.
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dc.language	eng
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dc.subject	11 Medical and Health Sciences, 16 Studies in Human Society, 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Gerontology
dc.subject.mesh	Accidents, Traffic
dc.subject.mesh	Age Factors
dc.subject.mesh	Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Aged, 80 and over
dc.subject.mesh	Aging
dc.subject.mesh	Automobile Driving
dc.subject.mesh	Automobiles
dc.subject.mesh	Awareness
dc.subject.mesh	Comorbidity
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Logistic Models
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Musculoskeletal Diseases
dc.subject.mesh	New South Wales
dc.subject.mesh	Odds Ratio
dc.subject.mesh	Posture
dc.subject.mesh	Risk Assessment
dc.subject.mesh	Risk Factors
dc.subject.mesh	Seat Belts
dc.subject.mesh	Accidents, Traffic
dc.subject.mesh	Age Factors
dc.subject.mesh	Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Aged, 80 and over
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dc.subject.mesh	Automobile Driving
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dc.subject.mesh	Awareness
dc.subject.mesh	Comorbidity
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Logistic Models
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Musculoskeletal Diseases
dc.subject.mesh	New South Wales
dc.subject.mesh	Odds Ratio
dc.subject.mesh	Posture
dc.subject.mesh	Risk Assessment
dc.subject.mesh	Risk Factors
dc.subject.mesh	Seat Belts
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Musculoskeletal Diseases
dc.subject.mesh	Logistic Models
dc.subject.mesh	Odds Ratio
dc.subject.mesh	Risk Assessment
dc.subject.mesh	Risk Factors
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Seat Belts
dc.subject.mesh	Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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dc.subject.mesh	Accidents, Traffic
dc.subject.mesh	Age Factors
dc.subject.mesh	Comorbidity
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dc.subject.mesh	Posture
dc.subject.mesh	Automobile Driving
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dc.title	Seat belt repositioning and use of vehicle seat cushions is increased among older drivers aged 75 years and older with morbidities.
dc.type	Journal Article
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Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: Good seat belt fit and positioning is important for crash protection. Older drivers experience problems in achieving good seat belt fit and often reposition seat belts and/or use seat cushions. Comfort influences these behaviours. This work examines the impact of functional morbidities on belt positioning and accessory use and whether comfort mediates this relationship METHODS: Mediation analysis was used to examine the relationship between morbidities affecting physical function, comfort, belt repositions and seat cushion use among 380 drivers aged 75 years and older. RESULTS: Musculoskeletal morbidities increase the likelihood of seat belt repositioning (OR 1.37, 95% CI 1.12-1.67) and comfort partially mediates this relationship (P = 0.03). Morbidities of any type also increase the likelihood of seat cushion use (OR 1.15 95% CI 1.04-1.27), but comfort plays no role in this relationship (P = 0.87). CONCLUSION: Greater awareness among older drivers is needed, to ensure behavioural modifications do not impair their crash protection.

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