Correlation of Work Fatigue and Mental Workload in Train Drivers: A Cross-sectional Study.
J Res Health Sci
; 23(4): e00600, 2023 Dec 29.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Evidence suggests that train drivers experience a high level of fatigue and mental workload. The present study aimed to assess overall, physical, and mental fatigue levels and their correlations with the mental workload in the metro train operation. StudyDesign:
A cross-sectional study.METHODS:
This study was conducted on all 1194 train drivers in the Tehran Metro. The train drivers completed the Samn-Perelli Fatigue Scale and the Fatigue Assessment Scales at the beginning and end of the shift. In addition, they completed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index in the middle and at the end of the shift. Correlation and regression analyses were performed on the data to test the study hypothesis.RESULTS:
Overall, physical, and mental fatigue levels increased significantly at the end of the shift compared to the onset of the shift (P<0.001). The mental workload and related dimensions were significantly increased at the end of the shift compared to the middle of the shift (P<0.001). Mental demand was the most important workload problem among the train drivers. The highest correlation was found between overall workload and time pressure (R=0.68, P<0.001).CONCLUSION:
The mental workload had a significant correlation with work fatigue in the train drivers. Control measures should be focused on the mental workload and related dimensions, especially mental demand and time pressure.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Carga de Trabajo
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Fatiga Mental
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
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Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Res Health Sci
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Irán