Researchers to examine effects of fermented papaya preparation on driving performance among older adults
The new study is believed to be the first to investigate the use of a dietary supplement on driving performance.
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Sherrilene Classen
Dr. Sherrilene Classen Receives an Award of Excellence from the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED)
Dr. Classen has chaired the ADED Research Committee from 2022-2024 and has received the award of excellence for her dedicated service to ADED.
Automated vehicle technology may help keep people with Parkinson’s disease safe while driving
A new study finds technologies, such as lane departure warnings and adaptive cruise control, may help people with Parkinson’s improve their on-road driving performance.
Congratulations Isabelle Wandenkolk on a successful dissertation defense
Dr. Classen shares a word of congratulations to her 10th PhD student on a spectacular dissertation defense.
Leadership message: Department of occupational therapy
The department of occupational therapy celebrates a successful 2024 Occupational Therapy Summit of Scholars and recognizes the latest achievements in research science.
Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital Visit to UF OT Department, UF Shands Rehabilitation Hospital, and SmartDriver™ Program
A distinguished delegation from the Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital visited Gainesville from Feb 26-27, immersing themselves in UF's rehabilitation practices.
Dr. Classen to lead pre-conference institutes at AOTA INSPIRE 2024
Dr. Sherrilene Classen will lead two six-hour pre-conference institutes on March 20 as part of the American Occupational Therapy Association, or AOTA, INSPIRE 2024 Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Classen receives Dean’s Citation Award 2023
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) may benefit the health and safety of drivers across the driving lifespan, but perceptions of drivers are not known. Lived experiences of drivers exposed to AVs in combination with surveys, can more accurately reveal their perceptions.
Autonomous Shuttle Services for Rural Veterans: Lessons Learned and a Roadmap for Autonomous Shuttle Deployment in Rural Areas for the VA
From the data of 123 Veterans, GIS analyses of transportation needs for rural Veterans, and current VA practices, we will develop a VA centric roadmap with recommendations for adopting and deploying autonomous shuttles (AS) as a mode of community mobility for rural Veterans.
Aging Matters: Transportation tests county’s seniors
To drive or not to drive? That is the question confronting many people as they age, especially those who live in southern states like Florida, where a car-centric culture makes it more difficult to get around when one can’t, won’t, or is unable to continue driving.
