Acceptability of the Cognition Test Battery in Astronaut and Astronaut-Surrogate Populations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sustained high levels of astronaut cognitive performance are a prerequisite for mission success. A neuropsychological battery of 10 brief cognitive tests (Cognition) covering a range of cognitive domains was specifically developed for high performing astronauts to objectively assess cognitive performance. Extended mission durations require repeated cognitive testing and thus high acceptability of the Cognition software to the astronaut population. The aim of this qualitative study was to evaluate acceptability of Cognition to astronauts and astronaut surrogate populations.

Methods

Cognition was administered repeatedly to N=87 subjects (mean age ±SD 35.1 ±8.7 years, 52.8% male) on a laptop or iPad across five individual studies on the International Space Station or

SUBMITTER: Casario K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8601114 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature