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Published on: February 14, 2014
Neuropsychological assessment in extreme environments
Michael Lowe1, Wayne Harris, Robert L Kane
1United States Navy, Naval Aerospace Medical Institute Code 35, Academics 340 Hulse Rd, Pensacola, FL 32508, United States. walddr@yahoo.com
Summary
Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) tests effectively detect cognitive changes in military personnel exposed to diverse environmental stressors like radiation, toxins, and extreme conditions. These findings highlight ANAM's utility in operational medicine.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive neuroscience
- Military operational medicine
- Environmental toxicology
Background:
- Environmental stressors significantly impact cognitive function, posing risks to military personnel.
- Assessing cognitive performance under extreme conditions is crucial for operational readiness and safety.
- The Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) is a tool developed to evaluate cognitive function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize findings from studies utilizing ANAM tests.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of ANAM in detecting cognitive changes induced by environmental stressors relevant to military operations.
- To document performance alterations in response to specific operational conditions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of research employing ANAM tests.
- Analysis of studies investigating the impact of various environmental stressors on cognitive performance.
- Compilation of data from military operational medicine contexts.
Main Results:
- ANAM tests successfully identified cognitive performance decrements across multiple extreme environments.
- Documented effects include changes due to radiation exposure, toxins, high altitude, and undersea conditions.
- Cognitive alterations were also observed following Marine basic training, advanced military training, and fatigue states.
Conclusions:
- ANAM is a sensitive tool for detecting cognitive changes in individuals subjected to extreme environmental stressors.
- The findings support the use of ANAM in military operational medicine for monitoring cognitive health.
- ANAM provides valuable data on the impact of operational conditions on cognitive function.
