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Feasibility of utilizing functional near-infrared spectroscopy to measure the cognitive load of paramedicine students undertaking high-acuity clinical simulations in Australia: a case study
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Jason Betson
, Erich Christian Fein, David Long, Peter Horrocks - J Educ Eval Health Prof. 2024;21:38. Published online December 10, 2024
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3352/jeehp.2024.21.38
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Supplementary Material - Purpose
Paramedicine education often uses high-fidelity simulations that mimic real-life emergencies. These experiences can trigger stress responses characterized by physiological changes, including alterations in cerebral blood flow and oxygenation. Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is emerging as a promising tool for assessing cognitive stress in educational settings.
Methods
Eight final-year undergraduate paramedicine students completed 2 high-acuity scenarios 7 days apart. Real-time continuous recording of cerebral blood flow and oxygenation levels in the prefrontal cortex was undertaken via fNIRS as a means of assessing neural activity during stressful scenarios.
Results
fNIRS accurately determined periods of increased cerebral oxygenation when participants were undertaking highly technical skills or making significant clinical decisions.
Conclusion
fNIRS holds potential for objectively measuring the cognitive load in undergraduate paramedicine students. By providing real-time insights into neurophysiological responses, fNIRS may enhance training outcomes in paramedicine programs and improve student well-being (Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12623001214628).
Research Article
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Prefrontal hemodynamic responses and the degree of flow experience among occupational therapy students during their performance of a cognitive task
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Kazuki Hirao
- J Educ Eval Health Prof. 2014;11:24. Published online September 30, 2014
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3352/jeehp.2014.11.24
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Although flow experience is positively associated with motivation to learn, the biological basis of flow experience is poorly understood. Accumulation of evidence on the underlying brain mechanisms related to flow is necessary for a deeper understanding of the motivation to learn. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between flow experience and brain function using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) during the performance of a cognitive task. Methods: Sixty right-handed occupational therapy (OT) students participated in this study. These students performed a verbal fluency test (VFT) while 2-channel NIRS was used to assess changes in oxygenated hemoglobin concentration (oxygenated hemoglobin [oxy-Hb]) in the prefrontal cortex. Soon after that, the OT students answered the flow questionnaire (FQ) to assess the degree of flow experience during the VFT. Results: Average oxy-Hb in the prefrontal cortex had a significant negative correlation with the satisfaction scores on the FQ. Conclusion: Satisfaction during the flow experience correlated with prefrontal hemodynamic suppression. This finding may assist in understanding motivation to learn and related flow experience. -
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