Kenneth M. Madden , MD, MSc, FRCP(C) , Editor-in-Chief
Canadian Geriatrics Journal.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5770/cgj.17.136
In celebration of Canada’s recovery from the horrible 2014 winter that seemed never-ending, we are excited to present our 2014 spring issue that focuses on assessing driving fitness in older adults. Wernham et al . have done a prospective comparison of the SIMARD MD to overall clinical impression of driving fitness.(1) On the education side of things, Moorhouse and Hamilton have prospectively examined the effect of a campaign designed to address perceived barriers to assessing driving by primary care providers.(2) Hogan et al ., after a modified Delphi procedure, present consensus statements on assessing driving fitness in older adults.(3)
We also are pleased to note the article by Charles et al . that presents core geriatric competencies for both family practice programs and specialized care of the elderly programs.(4) Naslund et al . have examined Canadian Study of Health and Aging data to demonstrate changes in health service utilization costs in the year prior to institutionalization.(5) Baptiste et al . have prepared a qualitative assessment of patient’s perceptions of dining locations in a rehabilitation ward.(6)
Have a great spring!1. Wernham ML, Jarrett PG, Stewart C, et al . Comparison of the SIMARD MD to clinical impression in assessing fitness to drive in patients with cognitive impairment. Can Geriatr J. 17(2):63–69.
2. Moorhouse P, Hamilton LM. Not if, but when: impact of a driving and dementia awareness and education campaign for primary care physicians. Can Geriatr J. 17(2):70–75.
3. Hogan DB, Scialfa CT, Caird JK. Consensus statements on the assessment of older drivers. Can Geriatr J. 17(2):76–81.
4. Charles L, Triscott JAC, Dobbs BM, et al . Geriatric core competencies for family medicine curriculum and enhanced skill: care of elderly. Can Geriatr J. 17(2):53–62.
5. Naslund JA, Sauter AH, Gutman G, et al . Increased health service utilization costs in the year prior to institutionalization: findings from the Canadian Study of Health and Aging. Can Geriatr J. 17(2):45–52.
6. Baptiste F, Egan M, Dubouloz-Wilner CJ. Geriatric rehabilitation patients’ perceptions of unit dining locations. Can Geriatr J. 17(2):38–44.
Canadian Geriatrics Journal , Vol. 17 , No. 2 , June 2014