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Biography
Dr Beth Cheal is a researcher and lecturer in Occupational Therapy. She holds a PhD, Master of Applied Science (OT) and Bachelor of Applied Science (OT) from the University of Sydney. Beth's doctoral research focused on converting DriveSafe DriveAware (DSDA), a cognitive fitness-to-drive screen, into a touchscreen test for physicians, occupational therapists and other health professionals to use when making high-stakes decisions about fitness to drive for drivers with injuries, medical conditions, and age-related changes.
Beth has over two decades of experience as an occupational therapy driving assessor and licensed driving instructor. She has coordinated training for health professionals and driving instructors in this specialised area since 2006, shaping industry standards and enhancing clinical practice.
Beth's research interests include:
- Assessment tool design and evaluation
- Rasch analysis
- Driver assessment and rehabilitation
- Cognitive assessment
- Falls prevention for older adults
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
Master of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy, University of Sydney
Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therap, University of Sydney
External positions
Director, DriveSafe Diagnostics
18 Apr 2023 → …
Director, Institute of Driver Health
30 Sept 2012 → …
Research keywords
- Automobile Driving
- Standardised Assessment Development
- Falls Prevention
- In-vehicle technology
- Psychometrics
- Cognitive Assessment
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[In Press] Performance analysis of driving ability (P-Drive) : investigating construct validity and concordance of Australasian data
Cheal, B., Bundy, A. & Patomella, A.-H., 2024, In: OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Driving and impulsivity
Cheal, B. & Coxon, K., 1 Jan 2023, The Psychology and Neuroscience of Impulsivity. Richard, Y. & Moustafa, A. (eds.). U.K.: Academic Press, p. 263-276 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Chapter
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Predicting fitness to drive for medically at-risk drivers using touchscreen DriveSafe DriveAware
Cheal, B., Bundy, A., Patomella, A.-H., Kuang, H. & Newton Scanlan, J., Jan 2023, In: American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 77, 1, 10 p., 7701205030.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Converting the DriveSafe subtest of DriveSafe DriveAware for touchscreen administration
Cheal, B., Bundy, A., Patomella, A.-H., Newton Scanlan, J. & Wilson, C., 2019, In: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 66, 3, p. 326-336 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Usability testing of touchscreen DriveSafe DriveAware with older adults : a cognitive fitness to drive screen
Cheal, B., Bundy, A., Patomella, A.-H. & Newton Scanlan, J., 2018, In: Cogent Medicine. 5, 1, 12 p., 1555785.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
- 1 Organisation
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Occupational Therapy Australia (External organisation)
Cheal, B. (Other)
31 May 2018 → …Activity: Membership › Organisation