@article{22347,
  author = {Keay Lisa and Coxon K. and Clarke E. and Brown J. and Rogers K. and Fong C.},
  title = {Seat belt repositioning and use of vehicle seat cushions is increased among older drivers aged 75 years and older with morbidities},
  abstract = {<p>
AIM: 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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},
  year = {2016},
  journal = {Australas J Ageing},
  edition = {2016/07/31},
  isbn = {1741-6612 (Electronic)<br/>1440-6381 (Linking)},
  note = {Brown, Julie<br/>Coxon, Kristy<br/>Fong, Cameron<br/>Clarke, Elizabeth<br/>Rogers, Kris<br/>Keay, Lisa<br/>Australas J Ageing. 2016 Jul 30. doi: 10.1111/ajag.12349.},
  language = {Eng},
}