Melissa R. Pfeiffer

A Motor Vehicle Crash as an Early Signal of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

Nina R. Joyce, Steven Balog, Rachel Gaither, Melissa R. Pfeiffer et autres

BACKGROUND: People with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are at increased risk of motor vehicle crash (MVC) due to cognitive decline, which often begins years before diagnosis. MVC could serve as an indicator of ADRD-related cognitive impairment and facilitate earlier diagnosis. …

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Linkage of Medicare insurance claims to police-reported motor vehicle crashes: advancing traffic safety research in older adult populations

Fan Lü, Andrew Zullo, Allison E. Curry, Melissa R. Pfeiffer et autres

BACKGROUND: Motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are a leading cause of injury among adults aged 65 years and older ("older adults"). As the number of older drivers grows, it is increasingly important to understand clinical factors associated with an increased risk of MVC. …

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Additional file 1 of Linkage of Medicare insurance claims to police-reported motor vehicle crashes: advancing traffic safety research in older adult populations

Fan Lü, Andrew R. Zullo, Allison E. Curry, Melissa R. Pfeiffer et autres

Supplementary Material 1.

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Linkage of Medicare insurance claims to police-reported motor vehicle crashes: advancing traffic safety research in older adult populations

Fan Lü, Andrew R. Zullo, Allison E. Curry, Melissa R. Pfeiffer et autres

Abstract Background Motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are a leading cause of injury among adults aged 65 years and older (“older adults”). As the number of older drivers grows, it is increasingly important to understand clinical factors associated with an increased risk of …

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Additional file 1 of Linkage of Medicare insurance claims to police-reported motor vehicle crashes: advancing traffic safety research in older adult populations

Fan Lü, Andrew R. Zullo, Allison E. Curry, Melissa R. Pfeiffer et autres

Supplementary Material 1.

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Linkage of Medicare insurance claims to police-reported motor vehicle crashes: advancing traffic safety research in older adult populations

Fan Lü, Andrew R. Zullo, Allison E. Curry, Melissa R. Pfeiffer et autres

Abstract Background Motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are a leading cause of injury among adults aged 65 years and older (“older adults”). As the number of older drivers grows, it is increasingly important to understand clinical factors associated with an increased risk of …

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Effects of Initiating Different Antidepressant Subclasses on Motor Vehicle Crash Risk Among Older Adults With Depression

Marzan A. Khan, Nina R. Joyce, Melissa R. Pfeiffer, Melissa R. Riester et autres

BACKGROUND: Antidepressants are prescribed for depression among older adults but might increase the risk of motor vehicle crash (MVC) through adverse effects (AEs) like sedation, dizziness, and blurred vision. Antidepressant subclasses may have different MVC risks since AE risks vary across subclasses. …

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Applying individual- and residence-based equity measures to characterize disparities in crash outcomes

Kristina B. Metzger, Sara A. Freed, Emma B. Sartin, Melissa R. Pfeiffer et autres

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Medication Changes Among Older Drivers Involved in Motor Vehicle Crashes

Andrew R. Zullo, Melissa R. Riester, Adam M. D’Amico, Monika Reddy Bhuma et autres

Importance: Although older adults may use potentially driver-impairing (PDI) medications that can produce psychomotor impairment, little is known about changes to PDI medication use among older adults from the time before to the time after a motor vehicle crash (MVC). Objective: To …

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Implications of using administrative healthcare data to identify risk of motor vehicle crash-related injury: the importance of distinguishing crash from crash-related injury

Nina R. Joyce, Leah R. Lombardi, Melissa R. Pfeiffer, Allison E. Curry et autres

BACKGROUND: Administrative healthcare databases, such as Medicare, are increasingly used to identify groups at risk of a crash. However, they only contain information on crash-related injuries, not all crashes. If the driver characteristics associated with crash and crash-related injury differ, conflating the …

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Congruency of Crash- and Hospital- Reported Injuries Among Child Passengers

Emma B. Sartin, Melissa R. Pfeiffer, Thomas Hartka, Mark R. Zonfrillo et autres

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Driver’s Licensure and Driving Outcomes Among Youths With Mood Disorders

Christopher E. Gaw, Kristina B. Metzger, Melissa R. Pfeiffer, Benjamin E. Yerys et autres

Importance: Mood disorders are prevalent among adolescents and young adults, and their onset often coincides with driving eligibility. The understanding of how mood disorders are associated with youth driving outcomes is limited. Objective: To examine the association between the presence of a …

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