Abstract

AGE AND EXPERIENCE BASED NEUROCOGNITIVE PERFORMANCE OF SEAFARERS

Abstract

The main purpose of this study to assess the age-related cognitive decline rates and cognitive performances of the seafarers who belongs the different experience levels and age groups. ANAM4^R computerized cognitive test batteries were applied to determine the cognitive competencies and performances of the seafarers. Results were examined separately for each test using descriptive tables, one-way ANOVA test and The Tukey post-hoc test. Significant differences were found among groups in terms of cognitive abilities (p<.05). In all tests, oceangoing masters have the lowest mean accuracy score and represent the highest risk group for the possibility of human induced errors occurrence due to cognitive impairment. A direct relationship between cognitive performance decline and aging was detected in all cognitive tests.

Keywords

• Cognition,Seafarers,Neurocognitive Tests,Maritime,Cognitive Abilities

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