Automated vehicles for older adults with cognitive impairment: a survey study.
Ergonomics
; 67(6): 831-848, 2024 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38226633
ABSTRACT
As the population is ageing, the number of older adults with cognitive impairment (CI) is increasing. Automated vehicles (AVs) can improve independence and enhance the mobility of these individuals. This study aimed to (1) understand the perception of older adults (with and without CI) and stakeholders providing services and supports regarding care and transportation about AVs, and (2) suggest potential solutions to improve the perception of AVs for older adults with mild or moderate CI. A survey was conducted with 435 older adults with and without CI and 188 stakeholders (e.g. caregivers). The results were analysed using partial least square - structural equation modelling and multiple correspondence analysis. The findings suggested relationships between older adults' level of cognitive impairment, mobility, knowledge of AVs, and perception of AVs. The results provided recommendations to improve older adults' perception of AVs including education and adaptive driving simulation-based training.Practitioner summary:
This study investigated the perception of older adults and other stakeholders regarding AVs. The findings suggested relationships between older adults' level of cognitive impairment, mobility, knowledge of AVs, and perception of AVs. The results provided guidelines to improve older adults' perception of AVs.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Automation
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Cognitive Dysfunction
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Ergonomics
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Country of publication:
United kingdom