| Document ID (ISN) | 65502 |
| CIS number |
95-2302 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0002-8894 - American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal |
| Year |
1995 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Caretti D.M., Bay-Hansen L.A., Kuhlmann W.D. |
| Title |
Cognitive performance during respirator wear in the absence of other stressors |
| Bibliographic information |
Aug. 1995, Vol.56, No.8, p.776-781. Illus. 24 ref. |
| Abstract |
In order to assess the effects of respirator wear on cognitive performance, 12 men and 5 women volunteers were subjected to two (with and without wearing a respirator) 3.5h sessions of computer-controlled testing of their reaction time, decision-making and response accuracy. The anxiety levels of the subjects were also assessed. There were no significant differences in reaction time and response accuracy between the respirator and control trials. However, mean decision-making times were significantly faster during respirator wear than during the control tests. Respirator use probably increases mental function arousal and improves focussing of attention by excluding peripheral visual stimuli. The results suggest that respirator use over a relatively short period of time does not inhibit cognitive function. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
cognitive performance; respirators; human factors |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
human experiments; reaction time |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Personal protection
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Stress, psychosocial factors
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Psychological factors
Respiratory protection
|
