Driving in Later Life presentation by Doctor Kristy Coxon

Dr Kristy Coxon is a registered occupational therapist with a PhD in Public Health from the University of Sydney. Kristy’s PhD research evaluated the effectiveness of an individualised program to promote safety and maintain mobility for drivers aged 75 years and older. This research has helped inform policy and practice in the area and bought about important insights into ways to assist older people maintain community mobility regardless of their driving status. Kristy has an ongoing program of research with older drivers including a four year follow up study of a large cohort of community-living older drivers and investigation into their use of seat belt and seat accessories. She has established a strong research profile in the areas of transport, community mobility, safety and injury prevention.  Her research is driven by a strong interest in optimising participation and independence while preserving safety in community groups.