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Conscientiousness and work performance while suffering from acute mountain sickness: a case report.

Gloria R Leon1

  • 1Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455, USA. leonx003@tc.umn.edu

Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
|April 16, 2002
PubMed
Summary

A scientist in Antarctica developed acute mountain sickness (AMS). Personality and group dynamics can deter symptom reporting, crucial for long-duration missions.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • High-Altitude Physiology
  • Occupational Medicine

Background:

  • High-altitude environments pose physiological challenges.
  • Geophysical surveys in Antarctica involve remote field camps at significant elevations.
  • Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a common condition at high altitudes.

Observation:

  • A 52-year-old male scientist at 3538m in Antarctica developed AMS symptoms by Mission Day 9 and full syndrome by Mission Day 12.
  • The scientist expressed concern that fatigue might be perceived as poor work performance.
  • Evacuation occurred on Mission Day 15.

Findings:

  • Individual personality traits and group dynamics can influence symptom disclosure.
  • Conscientious individuals may underreport symptoms due to performance concerns.

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  • Delayed reporting can complicate medical management and evacuation.

    • Implications:

    • Emphasizes the need for heightened awareness of AMS symptoms in remote, high-altitude settings.
    • Highlights the importance of fostering a supportive environment for reporting health issues in isolated teams.
    • Crucial for planning long-duration missions where timely evacuation may not be feasible.
    • Suggests incorporating psychological factors into high-altitude mission protocols.