The Computerized Neuropsychological Evaluation of US Air Force Pilots: Clinical Procedures and Data-Based Decision.

Abstract

The neuropsychological assessment of US Air Force pilots presents several unique problems, given their relatively high cognitive functioning. The United States Air Force currently has a baselining procedure wherein student pilot candidates undergo computerized cognitive assessment. The intent of this assessment is to archive pre-morbid data against which to compare potential future post-accident performance. The current work provides the necessary background, clinical methods and data in order to assess pilots who have suffered cortical insult such as trauma, disease, or exposure to toxin. Methods are delineated for those with pre-morbid testing as well as for those pilots without such testing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA314586

Entities

People

  • Joseph D. Callister
  • Paul D. Retzlaff
  • Raymond E. King

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Cognition
  • Flight Training
  • Governments
  • Intelligence Tests
  • Military Pilots
  • Pilots
  • Psychological Tests
  • Reaction Time
  • Reliability
  • Statistics
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Systems Analysis and Design