Occupational health, cognitive disorders and occupational neuropsychology

Autor: Leonardo Caixeta, George Martins Ney da Silva Júnior, Victor de Melo Caixeta, Cláudio Henrique Ribeiro Reimer, Paulo Verlaine Borges e Azevedo
Jazyk: angličtina
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Zdroj: Dementia & Neuropsychologia, Vol 6, Iss 4, Pp 198-202
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1980-5764
DOI: 10.1590/S1980-57642012DN06040002
Popis: ABSTRACT Work can be an important etiologic factor in the genesis of some mental disorders including cognitive disability. Occupational neuropsychology constitutes an intriguing new but neglected area of research and clinical practice which deals with the neurocognitive consequences of the work environment and work habits. Neuropsychological knowledge is fundamental to understand cognitive requirements of work competence. Work can impact sleep patterns and mental energy, which in turn can cause neuropsychological symptoms. This report presents relevant evidence to illustrate the relationship between work and cognitive dysfunction.
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