Masters, Public Health

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA. ▪ 2004
PhD, Occupational Therapy

Nova Southeastern University, FL, USA. ▪ 2002
Diploma, Business Management

Damlin School of Business Management, Cape Town, RSA. ▪ 1992
Diploma, Exercise Teachers

Exercise Teachers Association, Cape Town, RSA. ▪ 1990
Bachelor, Occupational Therapy

University of the Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, RSA. ▪ 1984

Awards & Honors

Outstanding Alumna 2017

Department of Epidemiology, University of Florida ▪ 2017
Barbara Rider Lectureship

University of Western Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI ▪ 2017
Founding Member

American Occupational Therapy Foundation’s Leaders and Legacies Society, AOTF 50th Anniversary Celebration, Nashville, Tennessee, USA. ▪ 2015
Editor-in-Chief

OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health ▪ 2015
Distinguished Service Award

The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED). Presented at the 39th Annual ADED Conference, Columbus, Ohio. ▪ 2013
Associate Editor

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy ▪ 2013
American Occupational Therapy Service Commendation

Research Advisory Group Annual Conference ▪ 2013
Dean’s Citation Paper Award

College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida ▪ 2012
Conferred Member

Academy of Research, The American Occupational Therapy Foundation ▪ 2012
Recipient Special Recognition Award

The Gerontological Society of America Transportation and Aging Special Interest Group ▪ 2011
Isabel Briggs Myers Memorial Research Award “for excellence in psychological type research.”

Biennial International Conference of the Association for Psychological Type, San Francisco, CA. ▪ 2011
Faculty Enhancement Opportunity Award

University of Florida ▪ 2010

Publications

Professional publications

Impact of Research per Research Gate (RG) and Google Scholar (GS) (1 May 2017): 105 Publications; 1 Bok; 6242 reads; 1835 citations; 104.13 impact points; 23 h-Index (GS); 44 i-10; 32.23 RG Score (Score is > than 90% of RG members); https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sherrilene_Classen/reputation

https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=Oc8AlM0AAAAJ&hl=en

Peer reviewed (In Preparation “___” indicates mentees) [Total = 5]

Classen, S. The FTDS as a predictor of driver fitness in people with Parkinson’s disease. Manuscript in preparation for The American Journal of Occupational Therapy.
Krasniuk, S., Classen, S., Knott, M., & Medizahdah, S. Systematic literature review to examine predictors of fitness to drive in adults with multiple sclerosis. Manuscript in preparation for the Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy.
Knott, M., Classen, S., Krasniuk, S., & Surmacz, M. Sleep Deprivation and Fitness to Drive: A Systematic Literature Review. Manuscript in preparation for The American Journal of Occupational Therapy.
Krasniuk, S., Classen, S., & Morrow, S. A. Strategic driving errors predicting on-road outcomes in adults with multiple sclerosis. Manuscript in preparation for the American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 1st Draft due: October 31, 2016; Anticipated submission date: August 15^th, 2017.
Alvarez, L., Classen, S., & Medhizadah, S. (2016). Use of an app-based intervention on the visual scanning of roadway information for teen novice drivers: A case study. Manuscript in Preparation for the Journal of Adolescence. Timeline: Complete draft submitted by November 20^th, 2016.

Peer reviewed (Submitted/ Resubmitted “___” indicates mentees) [Total = 4]

Campos, J. L., Bédard, M., Classen, S., Delparte, J.J., Hebert, D .A., Hyde, N., Law, G., Naglie, G., Otto, N., & Yung, S. Needs and Gaps for Assessing At Risk Drivers Using Driving Simulators. Submitted to Frontiers, May 26^th, 2017.
Alvarez, L., Classen, S., Medhizadah, S., Knott, M., & He, W. (2017). Pilot efficacy of a DriveFocus^TM intervention on the driving performance of young drivers. Accident Analysis and Prevention. Submitted June 1^st, 2017.
Alvarez, L., Classen, S., Medhizadah, S., Knott, M., Asantey, K., and He, W. (2017). Feasibility of DriveFocus™ and Driving Simulation Interventions in Young Drivers. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Submitted April 13th^st, 2017.
Dickerson, A.E., Molnar, L. J., Bédard, M., Eby, D. W., Classen, S., Freund, K., Staplin, L. Transportation and Aging: An Updated Research Agenda for Advancing Safe Mobility. The Gerontologist Submitted 20 April 2017.

Peer reviewed (Accepted/In Press/Published; “___” indicates mentees) [Total = 110]

Peer Reviewed Manuscripts

Morrow, A. A., Classen, S., Monahan, M., Danter, T., Taylor, R., Krasniuk, S., Rosehart, H., & He, W. (2017). On-road assessment of fitness to drive in persons with MS with cognitive impairment: A prospective study. Journal of Multiple Sclerosis, in Press.
Medhizadah, S., Classen, S., & Johnson, A. Predictive validity of the short form Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure©. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Accepted with revisions June15th, 2017.
Alvarez, L., & Classen, S. (2017). Clinical predictors of on-road outcomes in Parkinson’s disease. The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Accepted for publication. In press.
Classen, S., Alvarez, L., Bundy, A., Dickerson, A., Gélinas, I., Matsubara , A., Patomella, H-A., Pfeiffer, B., Ross, P., Schold-Davis, E., & Swanepoel, L. (2017). WFOT Position Statement: Driving and Community Mobility. World Federation of Occupational Therapy. In press.
Chee, J.N., Rapoport, M.J., Molnar, F., Herrmann, N., O’Neill, D., Marottoli, R., Mitchell, S., Tant, M., Dow, J., Ayotte, D., Lanctôt, K.L, McFadden, R., Taylor, J.-P., Olsen, K., Classen, S., Elzohairy, Y., & Carr, D.B. (2017). Update on the Risk of Motor Vehicle Collision or Driving Impairment with Dementia: A Collaborative International Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry . http://www.ajgponline.org/article/S1064-7481(17)30315-9/fulltext
Classen, S., Brumback, B., Crawford, K., & Jenniex, S. (2017). Visual attention cut-points for driver fitness in Parkinson’s disease. The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Accepted with revisions April 03^th, 2017.
Medhizadah, S., Classen, S., & Johnson, A. (2017). Constructing and validating the Short Form Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure©. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health. Accepted with minor revisions, April 04^th, 2017.
Classen, S., Krasniuk, S., Morrow, S., Alvarez, L., Monahan, M., Danter, T., & Rosehart, H. (2017). Visual correlates of fitness to drive in adults with multiple sclerosis. Manuscript accepted with revisions. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, In press
Knott, M., Blackburn, B., Hamilton, H., Marshall, B., Mazgola, N., McAleese, A., Schubert, J., Trebilcock, A., & Classen, S. (2017). Book Review: Driving simulation for assessment, intervention, and training: A guide for occupational therapy and health care professionals. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 37(2), 109-110.
Krasniuk, S., Classen, S., Morrow, S. A., Monahan, M., Danter, T., Rosehart, H., & He, W. (2017). Driving errors that predict on-road outcomes in adults with multiple sclerosis. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 37(3), 115-124.
Classen, S., Winter, S.M., Monahan, M., Lutz, A., Platek, K., & Yarney, A. (2017). Driving Intervention for Returning Combat Veterans: Interim Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 37(2), 62-71. doi:10.1177/1539449216675582
Classen, S., Krasniuk, S., Alvarez, L., Monahan, M., Morrow, S., and Danter, T. (2017). Development and validity of Western University’s On-Road Assessment. OTJR: Occupation, Participation & Health, 37(1), 14-29. DOI: 10.1177/1539449216672859
Classen, S., & Medhizadah, S. (2017). Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure: A valid and reliable tool for occupational therapy practice. OT Practice. SIS Quarterly Practice Connections, 2 (1), 19-21. ISSN 1084-4902.
Mtetwa, L., Classen, S., & Van Niekerk, L (2016). The lived experience of drivers with spinal cord injury. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 46(3), 55-62.
Staplin, L., Classen, S., Dickerson, A., Schold Davis, E., et al. (2016). A Taxonomy and Terms for Stakeholders in Senior Mobility. Transportation Research Circular No.E-C211. Washington, DC: Transportation Research Board.
Classen, S., Krasniuk, S., Knott, M., Alvarez, L., Monahan, M., Morrow, S., & Danter, T. (2016). Inter-Rater Reliability of Western University’s On-Road Assessment. The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 83(5) 317-325. DOI: 10.1177/0008417416663228.
Classen, S., Alvarez, L., Chen, C., Ferreira, P., Meyer C., & Nywening, A. (2016). Developing a Canadian-specific version of the Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure©. The Occupational Therapy Journal of Research: Occupation, Participation and Health, 36(2), 82-91.
Classen, S., Alvarez, L., & Medhizadah, S. (2016).The Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure©: Patterns and Trends for Canadian Users. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 4, 4, article 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1227.
Classen, S., Medhizadah, S. & Alvarez, L. (2015). The Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure©: Enabling Caregivers to Detect At-risk Older Drivers. Occupational Therapy Now, 17 (5), 12. http://www.caot.ca/otnow/sept15/otnow_9_15.pdf
Swanepoel, L., Classen, S., & Goliath, C. (2015). Validity of the Stellenbosch University on-road driving assessment. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 45 (3), 9-15.
Classen, S., Holmes, J., Alvarez, L., Loew, K., Mulvagh, A., Rienas, K., Walton V., & He, W. (2015). Clinical assessments as predictors of primary on-road outcomes in Parkinson’s disease. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 35 (4), 5-13. DOI: 10.1177/1539449215601118
Classen, S., & Alvarez, L. (2015). Caregivers’ impressions predicting fitness to drive in persons with Parkinson’s. The Occupational Therapy Journal of Research: Occupation, Participation and Health, 36 (1), 5-13. DOI: 10.1177/1539449215601117
Classen, S., Yarney, A., Monahan, M., Platek, K., & Lutz, A. (2015). Rater reliability to assess driving errors in a driving simulator. Advances in Transportation, Section B 36, 99-108.
Crizzle, A., & Classen, S., LaFranca, C., Silver, W., & Eisenschenk, S. (2015). The effect of high and low antiepileptic drug dosage on simulated driving performance in person’s with seizures: A pilot study. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 3 (4), article 3. http://dx.doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1158
Classen, S., Velozo, C., Winter, S.M., Wang, Y., & Bédard, M. (2015). Psychometrics of the Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure. The Occupational Therapy Journal of Research: Occupation, Participation and Health, 35(1), 42-52.
Winter, S.M., Classen S., & Shanahan, M.J. (2015). User Evaluation of the Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure. Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 33(1), 64-71. doi: 10.3109/02703181.2014.988322
Classen, S., Cormack, N.L., Winter, S.M., Monahan, M., Lutz, A., Platek, K., & Yarney, A. (2014). Efficacy of an Occupational Therapy Driving Intervention for Returning Combat Veterans. The Occupational Therapy Journal of Research: Occupation, Participation and Health, 34(4), 176-182.
Classen, S., & Brooks, J. (2014). Consensus statements for driving simulators for occupational therapy screening, assessment, and intervention. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 28 (2), 154-162. DOI:10.3109/07380577.2014.901590
Classen, S. (2014). Summary of an evidence-based review on interventions for medically at risk older drivers. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 28 (2), 223-228. DOI:10.3109/07380577.2014.896490
Classen, S. (2014). Consensus statements on driving in people with Parkinson’s disease. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 28 (2), 140-147. DOI:10.3109/07380577.2014.890307
Classen, S., Monahan M., Auten, B & Yarney, K.A. (2014). Evidence based review of rehabilitation interventions for medically at risk older drivers. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(4), 107-114.
Classen, S., Monahan M., & Brown, K. (2014). Indicators of simulated driving performance in teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT), Vol. 2, Iss. 1, Art. 3. Available at: http:// scholarworks.wmich.edu/ojot/vol2/iss1/3.
Yoon-Ju Jeong, Min-Ye Jung, Eun-Young Yoo, Ji-Hyuk Park, Classen, S., & Winter S. Development and Reliability of Korean Safe Driving Behavior Measure (K-SDBM) (2014). The Journal of Korean Society of Occupational Therapy, 22(3), 57-68.
Classen, S., Monahan, M., Canonizado, M., & Winter, S.M. (2014). An Occupational Therapy Driving Intervention’s Utility for a Combat Veteran. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(4), 405-411.
Classen, S., Brumback, B., Monahan, M., Malaty, I.I., Rodriguez, R.L., Okun, M.S., McFarland, N.R. (2014). Driving Errors in Parkinson’s Disease: Moving Closer to Predicting On-Road Outcomes. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68:77-85; doi:10.5014/ajot.2014.008698
Classen, S., & Holmes, J. (2013). Editorial: Executive functions and driving in people with Parkinson’s Disease. Movement Disorders, 28, 1909-1911. http://authorservices.wiley.com/bauthor/onlineLibraryTPS.asp?DOI=10.1002/mds.25727&ArticleID=1231932
Classen, S., Monahan M., & Brown, K.E., & Hernandez, S. (2013). Driving Indicators in Teens with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity and/or Autism Disorder. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 80 (5), 274-283. DOI: 10.117710008417413501072
Classen, S., Winter, S.M., Velozo, C.A., Hannold, L., & Rogers, J. (2013). Stakeholder Recommendations to Refine the Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT), 1 (4), Article 3. Available at: http://scholarworks.wmich.edu/ojot/vol1/iss4/3
Classen, S., Monahan M., & Hernandez, S. Indicators of Simulated Driving Skills in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. (2013). The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT), 1 (4), Article 2. Available at: http://scholarworks.wmich.edu/ojot/vol1/iss4/3
Classen, S., Monahan M., & Wang, Y. (2013). Driving Characteristics of Teens with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity and Autism Spectrum Disorder American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 67, 664-673, doi:10.5014/ajot.2013.008821.
Hannold, E. M., Classen, S., Winter, S. M., Lanford, D. N., & Levy, C. (2014). An exploratory pilot study of driving perceptions among OEF/OIF Veterans with mTBI and PTSD. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 50 (10), 1315-1330. http://www.rehab.research.va.gov/jour/2013/5010/pdf/jrrd-2013-04-0084.pdf.
Crizzle, A.M., Classen, S., Lanford, D., Malaty, I.I., Okun, M.S., Wang, Y., Rodriguez, R.L., McFarland, N.R. (2013). Postural/gait and cognitive function as predictors of driving performance in Parkinson’s disease. Journal of Parkinson's Disease, 3(2):153-160. doi: 10.3233/JPD-120152.
Monahan, M., Classen, S., & Helsel, P. V. (2013). A pre-(simulated) driving evaluation and case study of a teen with ADHD and ASD. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 80, 35-41. doi: 10.1177/000841741247422
Classen, S., Wang, Y., Crizzle, A., Winter, S.M., & Lanford, D.N. (2013). Predicting Older Driver On-road Performance via the Useful Field of View and the Trail Making Test Part B. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 67 (5), 574-582.
Classen, S., & Monahan, M. (2013). Evidence Based Review on Interventions and Determinants of Driving Performance in Teens with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Traffic Injury Prevention, 14, 188-193. doi: 10.1080/15389588.2012.700747.
Classen, S., Wang, Y., Velozo, C., Bédard, M., Winter, S.M., & Lanford, D.N. (2013). Concurrent Criterion validity of the Safe Driving Behavior Measure: A Predictor of On-Road Driving Outcomes. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 67 (1), 108-116.
Crizzle, A. M., Classen, S., Lanford, D., Malaty, I. A., Okun, M. S., Shukla, A. W., & McFarland, N. R. (2013d). Driving Performance and Behaviors: A comparison of gender differences in Parkinson’s disease. Traffic Injury Prevention, 14(4), 340-345. doi: 10.1080/15389588.2012.717730
Crizzle, A.M., Classen, S., LaFranca, C., Roper, S., & Eisenschenk, S. (2013). Assessing the driving performance of a person with epilepsy presurgery and postsurgery. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 67(3):e24-9. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2013.006569.
Classen, S., Crizzle, A. M., Lanford, D., Malaty, I., Rodriguez, R. L., McFarland, N. R., & Okun, M. S. (2012). Self or proxy risk impression indexes and clinical tests to predict driving performance in Parkinson’s disease. Movement Disorders, 27(1), S92.
Crizzle, A.M., Classen, S., & Uc, E. (2012). Parkinson’s disease and Driving: An Evidence Based Review. Neurology, 79, 2067-2074.
Classen, S., Wang, Y., Crizzle, A. M., Winter S. M., Lanford, D. N. (2012). Gender Differences among Older Drivers in a Comprehensive Driving Evaluation. Accident Analysis & Prevention. In press. Available on line from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2012.10.010
Monahan, M., Classen, S., & Helsel, P. (2012). Case report: Pre-driving skills of a teen with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity and Autism Spectrum Disorder. AOTA Special Interest Section (SIS) Quarterly, 34(4), 1- 4.
Crizzle, A.M., Classen, S., Bédard, M., Lanford D.N., Winter, S.M. MMSE as a predictor of on-road driving performance in community dwelling older drivers. (2012). Special Issue: Cognitive impairment and driving safety. Accident Analysis and Prevention. Available on line from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2012.02.003
Crizzle, A.M., Classen, S., Winter, S., Silver, W., LaFranca, C., & Eisenschenk, S. (2012). Associations between Clinical Tests and Simulated Driving Performance in Persons with Epilepsy. Epilepsy & Behavior. 23, 241-246.
Nichols, A., Classen, S., McPeek, B., Breiner, J. (2012). Does Personality Predict Safe Driving in Middle and Older Age? An Evidence-Based Literature Review. Traffic Injury Prevention, 13 (2), 133-143.
Classen, S., Crizzle, A., Winter, S.M., & Eisenschenk, S. Evidence based literature review on determinants of driving performance in people with seizures. (2011). Epilepsy & Behavior. Available on-line form: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.yebeh.2011.11.015
Classen, S., Eby, D.W., Molnar, L.J., Dobbs, B., Winter, S.M. (2012). Transportation and Aging: Exploring Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Advancing Safe Mobility. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy. 41(3), 18-24.
Allen, W.R., Classen, S., & Cook, M.(Editors). (2011). 2010 Special Issue. Driving Simulator Applications in Research and Clinical Practice. Advances in Transportation Studies: An International Journal, 3-6
Classen, S., Wen, P., Velozo, C., Bédard, M., Brumback, B., Winter, S.M., & Lanford, D.N. (2012). Psychometrics of the Self-Report Safe Driving Behavior Measure for Older Adults. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66(2), 233-241.
McPeek, R.W., Nichols, A.L., Classen, S., & Breiner, J. (2011). Bias in older adults’ driving self-assessments: The role of personality. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behavior. Published online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2011.06.001
Classen, S., Nichols, A.L., McPeek, R.W, & Breiner, J.F. Personality as a Predictor of Older Driver Performance: An Exploratory Study. (2011). Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behavior, 14, 381-389.
Classen, S., Wen, P., Velozo, C., Bédard, M., Brumback, B., Winter, S.M., & Lanford, D.N. (2012).Rater Reliability and Rater Effects of the Safe Driving Behavior Measure. (2011). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 16, 69-77.
Classen, S., Owens, B., Simulator Sickness among Returning Combat Veterans with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (2011). 2010 Special Issue. Advances in Transportation Studies: An International Journal, 45-52.
Classen, S., Witter D., Lanford, D.N, Okun M.S., Rodriguez, R.L. Romrell, J., Malaty, I., & Fernandez, H.H. (2011). The usefulness of screening tools for predicting driving performance in people with Parkinson’s disease. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 65, 579-588.
Classen, S., Shechtman, O., Joo, Y., Awadzi, K.D., Lanford, D.N. (2011). Traffic violations vs. driving errors: Implications for older female drivers. TRB Conference Proceedings 46: Women’s Issues in Transportation, Vol. 1: Conference Summary and Plenary Papers; Vol. 2: Technical Papers Transportation Research Board, 55-63.
Bedard, M., Weaver, B., Man-Son-Hing, M., Classen, S., & Porter, M. (2011). The SIMARD screening tool to identify unfit drivers: Are we there NOW? Letter to the Editor. Journal of Primary Care and Community Health, 2(2), 133-135.
Classen, S., Levy, C., Meyer, D., Bewernitz, M., Lanford, D.N., Mann, W.C. (2011). Simulated Driving Performance of Returning Combat Veterans with MTBI: A pilot study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, (65) 4, 419-427.
Classen, S., Bewernitz, M., & Shechtman, O. (2011). Driving Simulator Sickness: An Evidence Based Review of Literature. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65 (2), 179-188.
Winter, S. M., Classen, S., Bédard, M., Lutz, B., Velozo, C. A., Lanford, D. N., & Brumback, B. Focus group findings for a self-report Safe Driving Behavior Measure (2011). Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(2), 72-79.
Iverson, D.J., Gronseth, G., Reger, M., Classen, S., Dubinsky, R.M., & Rizzo, M. (2010). Practice Parameter Update: Practice Parameter update: Evaluation and management of driving risk in dementia: Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology ,74, 1316-1324
Classen, S. From the Desk of the Editor: Special Issue on Older Driver Safety and Mobility (2010). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64 (2), 211-214.
Classen, S., Shechtman, O., Awadzi, K., Lanford, D.N., & Joo, Y. (2010).Traffic Violations vs. Driving Errors: Informing Clinical Practice. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(2), 233-241.
Classen, S., Winter, S.M., Velozo, C., Bédard, M., Lanford, D.N., & Brumback, B., Lutz, B. Item Development and Validity Testing for a Safe Driving Behavior Measure (2010). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64 (2), 296-305.
Classen, S., McCarthy, D.P., Shechtman, O., Awadzi, K.D., Lanford, DN., Okun, M.S., Rodriguez, R.L., Romrell, J., Bridges, S., Kluger, B., & Fernandez, H.H. (2009). Useful Field of View as a Reliable Screening Measure of Driving Performance in People with Parkinson’s Disease: Results of a Pilot Study. Traffic Injury Prevention,10, 593-598.
Shechtman, O., Awadzi, K., Classen, S., Lanford, D., & Joo, Y. (2010). Validity and critical driving errors of on-road assessment for older drivers. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64 (2) 242-251.
Classen, S., Shechtman, O., Stephens, B., Davis, E., Lanford, D.N., & Mann, W. (2009). The impact of roadway intersection design of young and senior adults’ driving performance in the recovery phase. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 27 (11), 472-481.
Shechtman, O., Classen, S., Stephens, B., Davis, E., Awadzi, K. & Mann, W. (2009).The impact of roadway intersection design on simulated driving performance of younger and older adults during recovery from a turn. Advances in Transportation Studies an International Journal, 2008 Special Issue, 7-20.
Shechtman, O., Classen, S., Awadzi, K. & Mann, W. (2009). Comparison of driving errors between on-the-road and simulated driving assessment: A validation study. Traffic Injury Prevention,10(4), 379-385.
Classen, S., Levy, C., McCarthy, D., Mann, W.C., Lanford, D.N., & Waid-Ebbs, J.K. (2009). Traumatic Brain Injury and Driving Assessment: An Evidenced Based Literature Review. Special Issue: Acquired Brain Injury and Occupational Therapy: A Call for Action. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63 (5), 580-591.
Awadzi, K., Classen, S., Hall, A., Duncan, P., & Garvan, C.W. (2008). Predictors of injury among younger and older adults in fatal motor vehicle crashes. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 40, 1804-1810.
Classen, S., Winter, S., & Lopez, E.D.S. (2009). Meta-synthesis of qualitative studies on older driver safety and mobility. The Occupational Therapy Journal of Research: Occupation, Participation and Health, 29(1), 24-31.
Morgan, C., Winter, S.M., Classen, S., McCarthy, DP; Awadzi, K.D. (2009). Literature review on older adult gender differences for driving self-regulation and cessation. Special Issue: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 25(2), 99-117.
Defries, E., Andresen, E., & Classen, S. (2008). The intersection of public health data and rehabilitation practice. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation Special Issue: Public Health, Aging and Disability, 24(3),185-191.
Classen, S., Horgas, A., Awadzi, K., Messinger-Rapport, B.M., Shechtman, O., & Joo, Y. (2008). Clinical predictors of older driver performance on a standardized road test. Traffic Injury Prevention, 9(5):456-62.
Classen, S., Awadzi, K.D., & Mkanta, W.M. (2008). Multi-factor interactions for crash-related injury among older adults. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62 (5), 572- 579.
Classen, S., Winter, S., Garvan, C.W., Lopez, E.D.S., Awadzi, K., & Sundaram, S. (2008). Psychometric testing of SPIDER: Data extraction tool for systematic literature reviews. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62, 335-348.
Dickerson, A. E., Molnar, L.J., Eby, D. W., Adler, G., Bedard, M., Berg-Weger, M., Classen, S., Foley, D., Howowitz, A., Kerschner, H., Page, O., Silverstein, N., Staplin, L. & Trujillo, L. (2007). Transportation and Aging: A Research Agenda for Advancing Safe Mobility. The Gerontologist, 47 (5), 578-590.
Classen, S., Lopez, E.D.S., Winter, S., Awadzi, K., & Ferree, N., Garvan, C.W. (2007). Population-based health promotion perspective for older driver safety: Conceptual framework to intervention plan. Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2(4), 677-693.
Classen, S., Velozo, C.A., & Mann, W. (2007). Examining the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale as a relevant measure of self-esteem for the non-institutionalized elderly. Clinical Gerontologist, 31 (1), 77-93.
Classen, S., Garvan, C., Meuleman, J., Ried, L.D., Mann, W., & Asal, N. (2007). Review of prescription medications in home-based older adult with stroke: A pilot study. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 3(1), 104-122.
Classen, S., Shechtman, O., Stephens, B., Davis, E., Bendixen, R., Belchior, P., Sandhu, M., Justiss, M., Posse, C., McCarthy, D., & Mann, W. (2007). The impact of roadway intersection design on driving performance of young and senior adults. Traffic Injury Prevention, 8, 69-77.
Shechtman, O., Classen, S., Stephens, B., Davis, E., Bendixen, R., Belchior, P., Sandhu, M., McCarthy, D., & Mann, W. (2007). The impact of intersection design on simulated driving performance of young and senior adults. Traffic Injury Prevention, 8, 78-86.
Classen, S., & Lopez, E. D.S. (2006). Mixed methods approach explaining process of an older driver safety systematic literature review. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22(2), 99-112
Classen, S., Garvan, C., Awadzi, K., Sundaram, S., Winter, S., Lopez, E. D.S, & Ferree, N. (2006). Systematic literature review and model for older driver safety. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22(2), 87-98.
Awadzi, K., Classen, S., Garvan, C., & Komaragiri, V. (2006). Determinants of older driver safety from a socio-ecological perspective. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22(1), 36-44.
Classen, S., Shechtman, O., Stephens, B., Davis, E., Bendixen, R., Belchior, P., Sandhu, M., Justiss, M., Posse, C., McCarthy, D., & Mann, W. (2006). The impact of roadway intersection design on driving performance of young and senior adults: Preliminary results. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22(1), 18-26.
Shechtman, O., Classen, S., Stephens, B., Davis, E., Bendixen, R., Belchior, P., Sandhu, M., McCarthy, D., & Mann, W. (2006). The impact of intersection design on simulated driving performance of young and senior adults: Preliminary results. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation 22(1), 27-35.
Classen, S., Mkanta, W., Walsch, K., Mann, W. (2006). Relationship of classes of medications and inappropriate medications on functional status and quality of life of the frail older adult. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 24(1), 25-44.
Stephens, B.W., McCarthy, D., Marsiske, M., Shechtman, O., Classen, S., Justiss, M., & Mann, W. (2005). International older driver consensus conference on assessment, remediation and counseling for transportation alternatives: Summary and recommendations. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 23 (2/3), 103-121.
Classen, S., Mann, W., Wu, S., & Tomita, M. (2004). Relationship of numbers of medication to functional status, health, and quality of life for the frail home-based older adult. The Occupational Therapy Journal of Research: Occupation, Participation and Health, 24, 151-160.
Crary, M., Classen, S., Johnson, W. (2004). Letter to the editor: Setting the bar in clinical research? (Comment on selected recent dysphagia literature: “Rehabilitation of Swallowing by Exercise in Tube-Fed Patients with Pharyngeal Dysphagia Secondary to Abnormal UES Opening”, Dysphagia 18:64-65, 2003). Dysphagia, 19, 58-59.
Classen, S., & Lou, J. Q. (2004). Exploring rehabilitation and wellness needs of people with MS living in South-Florida: A pilot study. International Journal of Multiple Sclerosis Care, 1, 26-31.
Lou, J.Q., Peirce, C., Classen, S., Hardigan, P., & Alvarez, J. (2004). A Randomized Controlled Study on the Effectiveness of a Wellness Program for MS Population. International Journal of MS Care, (6)2, 59.
Lou, J.Q., Peirce, C., Classen, S., Hardigan, P., Alvarez, J., & Chinshue-Coello, C. (2003). A randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of a wellness program on the lives of people with multiple sclerosis. American Journal of Health Promotion, 17, 410-418.

Editorials

Classen, S. (2017). Editorial: OTJR’s journey in becoming a world-class journal. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 37(2),1-3. https://doi.org/10.1177/153944921769953
Classen, S. & Alvarez, L. (2017). Editorial: Reflecting and Refocusing: Responsibilities of Thought Leadership. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 37(1), 3-4.
Classen, S. Editorial: Indicators of OTJR’s Growth and Success. (2016). OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 36 (1), 3-4.
Classen, S. & Alvarez, L. Editorial: Evidence-Informed Reviews: Moving Occupational Therapy Practice and Science Forward (2015). OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 35 (4), 199-203.
Classen, S. Editorial: Incubators of innovation, accelerators of opportunity. (2015). OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 35(2) 71-72.
Classen, S. Editorial: Valuing the past, investing in the future. (2015). OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 35 (1), 3-4.

Peer Reviewed Published Abstracts [Total = 21 of >100]

Morrow, S. A., Krasniuk, S., & Classen, S., & (2017). Scientific abstract number 2060 entitled "Fitness to drive in persons with MS and cognitive impairment: a pilot study". American Academy of Neurology, 69th Annual Meeting, April 22 to April 28, 2017, Boston, MA.
Classen, S., Chee, J.N., Carr, D., Herrmann, N., Marottoli, R., Mitchell, S., O’Neill, D., Tant, M., Molnar, F., Marshall, S., Dow, J., Charlton, J., Ayotte, D., Hawley, C., Lanctot, K., McFadden, R., Rapoport, M.J. Driving with Dementia: A Collaborative International Knowledge Synthesis to Update Clinical Guidelines for Physicians. Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2016. Toronto, ON, Canada. July 2016.
Classen, S., & Monahan, M. Clinical indicators of driving performance in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder vs. Controls. Forty First Annual Meeting, International Neuropsychological Society, Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA, February 6-9, 2013.
Crizzle, A.M., Classen, S., Lanford, D.N., (2012). Predictors of on-road pass/fail in Parkinson’s disease. Gerontologist, 52, 463-463.
Classen, S., Lanford, D.N., & Crizzle, A.M. (2012). Driving errors predicting on-road outcomes in people with Parkinson’s disease. Gerontologist, 52, 266-266.
Classen, S. (2012). The Safe Driving Behavior Measure for at risk older drivers: Steps in translation. Gerontologist, 52, 463-463.
Crizzle, A.M., Classen, S., Lanford, D.N., (2012). Do speed infractions predict driving performance in drivers with Parkinson’s disease? Gerontologist, 52, 267-267.
Crizzle, A.M., Classen, S,. Lanford, D., Malaty, I., Rodriguez, R.L., McFarland, N.R., Okun, M.S. Can the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson’s disease predict on road pass/fail outcomes? Movement Disorders Conference, Dublin, Ireland, June 17-21, 2012.
Crizzle, A.M., Classen, S,. Lanford, D., Malaty, I., Rodriguez, R.L., McFarland, N.R., Okun, M.S. Driving performance and behaviors: A comparison of gender differences in drivers with Parkinson’s disease. Movement Disorders Conference, Dublin, Ireland, June 17-21, 2012.
Crizzle, A.M., Classen, S,. Wang, Y., Lanford, D., Malaty, I., Rodriguez, R.L., McFarland, N.R., Okun, M.S. Indicators of disease severity as predictors of driving performance in Parkinson’s disease. Movement Disorders Conference, Dublin, Ireland, June 17-21, 2012.
Classen, S., Crizzle, A.M., Lanford, D., Malaty, I., Rodriguez, R.L., McFarland, N.R., Okun, M.S. Self or proxy risk impression indexes and clinical tests to predict driving performance in Parkinson’s disease. Movement Disorders Conference, Dublin, Ireland, June 17-21, 2012.
Classen, S. (2010). The Safe Driving Behaviors Measure: readiness of the new knowledge for translation. Gerontologist, 50, 56-56.
Classen, S., Shechtman, O., Okun, M.S., & Fernandez, H.H. Useful Field of View as a Reliable Screening Measure of Driving Performance in People with Parkinson’s Disease: Results of a Pilot Study. The Movement Disorder Society's 13th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, Paris, France, June 7-11, 2009.
Classen, S., Shechtman, O. (2006). The impact of roadway intersection design on driving performance of young and senior adults. The Gerontologist, 46, 1, p. 432.
Awadzi, K., Classen, S., & Garvan, C. (2006). Determinants of motor vehicle injuries among older drivers in the United States. The Gerontologist, 46, 1, p. 432.
Classen, S. (2006). A systematic literature review and structural model for older driver safety: An evidenced based approach. ICADI Conference Proceedings. Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology for Successful Aging, February 1-5, 2006, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Awadzi, K., Classen, S., Garvan, C., & Komaragiri, V. (2005). Determinants of older driver safety from a socio-ecological perspective. ICADI Conference Proceedings. Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology for Successful Aging, February 1-5, 2006, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Classen, S., Garvan, C., Komaragiri, V., Awadzi, K., Sundaram, S., & Winter, S. (2005). Systematic literature review and structural model for older driver safety. The Gerontologist, 45, Special issue II, 463-464.
Winter, S., Classen, S., Garvan, C., Komaragiri, V., Awadzi, K., Sundaram, S. (2005). Qualitative meta-synthesis of person and stakeholder perspectives on safe driving and aging. The Gerontologist, 45, Special issue II, 464.
Classen, S., Garvan, C., Meuleman, J., Ried, L.D., Komaragiri, V., Mann, W. (2004). Epidemiology of polypharmacy, inappropriate drug use, and drug-drug interactions in home-based older adults with stroke: A pilot study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 85(8), 1391.
Lou, J.Q., Peirce, C., Classen, S., Hardigan, P., & Alvarez, J. (2004). A Randomized Controlled Study on the Effectiveness of a Wellness Program for MS Population. International Journal of MS Care, (6)2, 59.

Conferences Co-Organizer/ Co-Host [Total=5]

TRB Committee on Driving Simulation TRB AND30. Co-sponsored by ANB60 (Safe Mobility for Older Persons) and ANB30 (Operator Education and Mobility). Fitness to Drive: The Role of Driving Simulators. Washington D.C., January 2018.
1^st South African Driving Colloquium. Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa, 29 February-1 March 2016.
CAREG Writing Retreat. Sea Villa, Glen Craig, Pringle Bay, South Africa, March 2 – 5^t, 2016
TRB Committee on Safe Mobility of Older Persons. Emerging Issues in Safe and Sustainable Mobility for Older Persons. TRB ANB60 Fall 2011 Conference. Washington D.C., August 30^th, 2011-September 1^st, 2011.
STISIM (Simulator) Users Conference 2010, St. Petersburg, Florida, October 4-5, 2011.

Journal Guest Editor [Total = 3]

Allen, R. W., Classen, S. (Special Issue Editors). Advances in Transportation Studies: An International Journal. 2010 Special Issue.
Classen, S. (Guest Editor) (April/May 2010). The American Journal of Occupational Therapy Special Issue: Older Driver Safety and Community Mobility.
Classen, S. (Guest Editor) (2008). Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation Special Issue: Public Health, Aging and Disability, (24) 3. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Peer Reviewed Reports [2]

Classen, S. (2012). Final Report to the National Parkinson Foundation: The Role of Visual Attention in the Driving Safety of Parkinson’s Disease Patients.
Classen, S. (2012). Final Report to the Florida Department of Transportation: Validity and Usability of a Safe Driving Behaviors Measure for Older Adults. Available from: http://ntl.bts.gov/lib/46000/46100/46168/FDOT_BDK77_977-17_rpt.pdf

Books [1]

Classen, S (Ed.), Driving Simulation for Assessment, Intervention, and Training: A Guide for Occupational Therapy and Health Care Professionals. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press. AOTA Press. 2017. 346 pages. ISBN is 978-1-56900-389-3; Pricing is $79 (AOTA Members) and $112 (Nonmembers).

Book Chapters

In Preparation [1]

Classen, S., & Velozo, C.A., (2019). Chapter 25. Critiquing Assessments. Thirteenth edition. In B.A. Boyt Schell, G. Gillen, M.E. Scaffa and E.S. Cohn’s (Eds) Willard and Spackman’s Occupational Therapy. J.B Lippencott Company.

Published [18]

Classen, S., & Evans, D. (2017). Chapter 1. (pp. 3-11). In S. Classen (Ed.), Driving Simulation for Assessment, Intervention, and Training: A Guide for Occupational Therapy and Health Care Professionals. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press.
Classen, S., Dickerson, A., & Rosenthal, T. (2017). Chapter 2. Taxonomy of terms (pp. 13-26). In S. Classen (Ed.), Driving Simulation for Assessment, Intervention, and Training: A Guide for Occupational Therapy and Health Care Professionals. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press.
Classen, S., & Evans, D. (2017). Chapter 3. Overview of simulators by type, characteristics, and attributes (pp. 27-40). In S. Classen (Ed.), Driving Simulation for Assessment, Intervention, and Training: A Guide for Occupational Therapy and Health Care Professionals. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press.
Classen, S., & Akinwuntan, A. E. (2017). Chapter 9. Validity and reliability issues in driving simulation (pp. 95-103). In S. Classen (Ed.), Driving Simulation for Assessment, Intervention, and Training: A Guide for Occupational Therapy and Health Care Professionals. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press.
Alvarez, L., & Classen, S. (2017). Chapter 13. Driving performance of healthy teens (pp. 145-155). In S. Classen (Ed.), Driving Simulation for Assessment, Intervention, and Training: A Guide for Occupational Therapy and Health Care Professionals. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press.
Classen, S., & Monahan, M. (2017). Chapter 14. Driving performance of teens with developmental disorders (pp. 157-170). In S. Classen (Ed.), Driving Simulation for Assessment, Intervention, and Training: A Guide for Occupational Therapy and Health Care Professionals. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press.
Classen, S., & Winter, S.M. (2017). Chapter 16. Driving performance of returning combat veterans (pp. 187-199). In S. Classen (Ed.), Driving Simulation for Assessment, Intervention, and Training: A Guide for Occupational Therapy and Health Care Professionals. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press.
Classen, S., & Winter, S.M. (2017) Chapter 19. Driving performance of people with epilepsy (pp. 225-236). In S. Classen (Ed.), Driving Simulation for Assessment, Intervention, and Training: A Guide for Occupational Therapy and Health Care Professionals. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press.
Alvarez, L., & Classen, S. (2017). Chapter 22. In-vehicle technology and driving simulation (pp. 265-278). In S. Classen (Ed.), Driving Simulation for Assessment, Intervention, and Training: A Guide for Occupational Therapy and Health Care Professionals. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press.
Classen, S., & Monahan, M. (2013). Driving rehabilitation. In AOTA Online Test Prep Course. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press.
Monahan, M., & Classen, S. (2013). Chapter 48. Best practices in promoting drivers education to enhance participation. In G. Frolek-Clark & B. Chandler (Eds.), Best Practices in School-based Occupational Therapy. Bethesda, MD AOTA Press.
Classen, S., & Velozo, C.A., (2013). Chapter 25. Critiquing Assessments, pp. 301-322. Twelfth edition. In B.A. Boyt Schell, G. Gillen, M.E. Scaffa and E.S. Cohn’s (Eds) Willard and Spackman’s Occupational Therapy. J.B Lippencott Company.
Classen, S., Dickerson A., Justiss, M.D. (2012). Chapter 9. Standardized Driving Evaluation Tools. In M. McGuire and E. Schold-Davis’ (Eds.) American Occupational Therapy Association’s Driving and Community Mobility: Occupational Therapy Strategies Across the Lifespan, Bethesda, MD.
Classen, S., Lanford, D.N. (2012). Chapter 11. Using evidence to interpret the signs. In M. McGuire and E. Schold-Davis’ (Eds.)American Occupational Therapy Association’s Driving and Community Mobility: Occupational Therapy Strategies Across the Lifespan, Bethesda, MD.
Elgin, J., Owsley, C. Classen, S. (2012). Chapter 8. Vision and Driving. In M. McGuire and E. Schold-Davis’ (Eds.) American Occupational Therapy Association’s Driving and Community Mobility: Occupational Therapy Strategies Across the Lifespan, Bethesda, MD.
Classen, S. Chapter 8. Appendix 8.B. (2012). Personal Perspective and Introduction to Advances in Ophthalmology. In M. McGuire and E. Schold-Davis’ (Eds.) American Occupational Therapy Association’s Driving and Community Mobility: Occupational Therapy Strategies Across the Lifespan, Bethesda, MD.
Classen, S., & Awadzi K.D. (2008). Model State Programs on Licensing Older Drivers. In D. W. Eby and L.J. Molnar’s (Eds) Proceedings of the North American License Policies Workshop (NALPW). AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, Washington, DC.
Classen, S. (2006). Study designs for secondary analysis of existing data. In G. Kielhofner’s (Ed). Research in Occupational Therapy: Methods of inquiry for enhancing practice. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.

Published (Non- peer reviewed) [Total = 8]

Lou, J.Q., Classen, S., & Peirce, C. (2002). Wellness and rehabilitation programs for people living with multiple sclerosis. MS Focus, 4, 5-7.
Classen, S. July 2001. Health promotion and wellness education: FOCUS, p. 12. Tallahassee. FOTA.
Classen, S. May 2001. Health promotion and wellness education: FOCUS, p. 4. Tallahassee. FOTA.
Peirce, C. & Classen, S. March 2001. Health promotion and wellness education: FOCUS, p. 3. Tallahassee. FOTA.
Classen, S. November 2000. Health promotion and wellness education: FOCUS, p. 3. Tallahassee. FOTA.
Classen, S. June 2000. Health promotion and wellness education: FOCUS, p. 3. Tallahassee. FOTA.
Classen, S. May 2000. Health promotion and wellness education: FOCUS, p. 5. Tallahassee. FOTA.
Classen, S. March 2000. Health promotion and wellness education. FOCUS, p. 12. Tallahassee. FOTA.

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Memberships

Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, Chairperson; 2017 - present

School of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada, Board of Directors; 2013 - 2016

Director, University of Florida’s Institute for Mobility, Activity and Participation, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA, Board of Directors; 2009 - 2013

Post-Doctoral Fellowship National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), College of Public Health and Health Professions; and Advanced Post-Professional Program in Clinical Investigation (APPCI), College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA., Fellow; 2004 - 2004

Post-Doctoral Fellow, College of Health Professions, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA, Fellow; 2002 - 2004

Center

Institute for Driving, Activity, Participation, and Technology

Director	Sherrilene Classen
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Mission	I-DAPT utilizes approaches from occupational therapy, rehabilitation science, rehabilitation engineering, and public health to assess and enhance the mobility, activity, and participation of people, communities, and populations for their meaningful, productive, and autonomous engagement in everyday life. To fulfill this mission, we employ collaboration, creativity, cultural responsibility, scientific rigor, and optimism.