Monitoring stress and allostatic load in first responders and tactical operators using heart rate variability: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Awareness of the cumulative stress placed on first responders and tactical operators is required to manage acute fatigue, which can impair occupational performance, and may precipitate negative chronic health outcomes. The aim of this review was to investigate the utility of heart rate variability (HRV) to monitor stress and allostatic load among these populations.

Methods

A systematic search of Academic Search Complete, MEDLINE complete, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus and Scopus databases was conducted. Eligibility criteria: original peer reviewed research articles, written in English, published between 1985 and 2020, using human participants employed as a first responder or tactical operator, free from any psychological disorder.

Results

Of the 360 articles screen

SUBMITTER: Corrigan SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8449887 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature