Using mobile technology to inform driving decision-making in dementia

What is this Study about?

This study will assess if an in-vehicle Driving Monitoring System can identify differences in driving behaviours between older adults who are cognitively healthy, those with mild cognitive impairment, and those with mild dementia. A major challenge in dementia care is determining the point at which driving becomes significantly compromised for people with dementia. Currently, physicians rely on cognitive tests to evaluate fitness-to-drive, but these do not always predict driving performance. This study will use a Driving Monitoring System to evaluate real-world driving performance, ultimately helping to inform decisions about driving in dementia while balancing safety, autonomy, and independence. 

What Will Happen in This Study?

Participants will:

• Complete one online screening interview (1 hour) over Zoom.

• Make two in-person study visits (1-2 hours each) to either Baycrest or Sunnybrook.

• Have a Driving Monitoring System (DMS) installed in their vehicle for 8 weeks. 

Who is Eligible to Participate in this Study?

Participants will:

• Complete one online screening interview (1 hour) over Zoom.

• Make two in-person study visits (1-2 hours each) to either Baycrest or Sunnybrook.

• Have a Driving Monitoring System (DMS) installed in their vehicle for 8 weeks. 

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