Air traffic control activity increases attention capacity in air traffic controllers

Air traffic controllers simultaneously develop complex and multiple tasks in the course of their activities. In this context, concern is raised over the high level of attention needed by these professionals which can ultimately be affected by stress and fatigue. The objective of this study was to as...

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Published in:Dementia & neuropsychologia 2010-09, Vol.4 (3), p.250-255
Main Authors: Ribas, Valdenilson Ribeiro, Martins, Hugo André de Lima, Amorim, Gutemberg Guerra, Ribas, Renata de Melo Guerra, de Almeida, Cláudia Ângela Vilela, Ribas, Valéria Ribeiro, de Vasconcelos, Carlos Augusto Carvalho, Lima, Murilo Duarte Costa, Sougey, Everton Botelho, de Castro, Raul Manhães
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Language:English
Subjects:
aeronautical information services
air traffic controller
attention
CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY
HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
NURSING
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PSYCHIATRY
PSYCHOLOGY
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Summary:Air traffic controllers simultaneously develop complex and multiple tasks in the course of their activities. In this context, concern is raised over the high level of attention needed by these professionals which can ultimately be affected by stress and fatigue. The objective of this study was to assess attention level in air traffic controllers (ATCo). 45 flight protection professionals were evaluated, comprising 30 ATCo, subdivided into ATCo with ten or more years in the profession (ATCo≥10, n=15) and ATCo with less than ten years in the profession (ATCo
ISSN:1980-5764
1980-5764
DOI:10.1590/S1980-57642010DN40300015