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Occupational health, cognitive disorders and occupational neuropsychology / Saúde ocupacional, transtornos cognitivos e neuropsicologia ocupacional
Caixeta, Leonardo; Silva Júnior, George Martins Ney da; Caixeta, Victor de Melo; Azevedo, Paulo Verlaine Borges e.
  • Caixeta, Leonardo; Federal University of Goiás. School of Medicine. Goiânia, GO. BR
  • Silva Júnior, George Martins Ney da; Federal University of Goiás. Hospital das Clínicas. Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology Unit. Goiânia, GO. BR
  • Caixeta, Victor de Melo; Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás. Goiânia, GO. BR
  • Azevedo, Paulo Verlaine Borges e; Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás. Goiânia, GO. BR
Dement. neuropsychol ; 6(4): 198-202, oct.-dec. 2012.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-670610
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 whichdeals with the neurocognitive consequences of the work environment and work habits. Neuropsychological knowledge isfundamental 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 relationshipbetween work and cognitive dysfunction.
RESUMO
O trabalho pode ser um importante fator etiológico na gênese de algumas doenças mentais, incluindo transtornoscognitivos. A neuropsicologia ocupacional constitui uma intrigante, mas negligenciada nova área de pesquisa e atuaçãoclínica, que lida com as consequências neurocognitivas do ambiente e dos hábitos de trabalho. O conhecimentoneuropsicológico é fundamental para se entender os pressupostos cognitivos da competência no trabalho. O trabalho podeafetar os padrões de sono e de energia mental, que por sua vez podem causar sintomas neuropsicológicos. Foi realizadauma apresentação de evidências relevantes para ilustrar a relação entre trabalho e disfunção cognitiva.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Occupational Health / Cognition Disorders / Executive Function / Burnout, Psychological / Neuropsychology Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Dement. neuropsychol Journal subject: NEUROCIENCIAS / Neurology / Psychology / Psychiatry Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Goiás/BR / Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Occupational Health / Cognition Disorders / Executive Function / Burnout, Psychological / Neuropsychology Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Dement. neuropsychol Journal subject: NEUROCIENCIAS / Neurology / Psychology / Psychiatry Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Goiás/BR / Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás/BR