Journal article - Review
Continuous monitoring of brain dynamics with functional near infrared spectroscopy as a tool for neuroergonomic research: empirical examples and a technological development
Frontiers in human neuroscience, v 7, 871
18 Dec 2013
PMID: 24385959
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Abstract
Functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a non-invasive, safe, and portable optical neuroimaging method that can be used to assess brain dynamics during skill acquisition and performance of complex work and everyday tasks. In this paper we describe neuroergonomic studies that illustrate the use of fNIRS in the examination of training-related brain dynamics and human performance assessment. We describe results of studies investigating cognitive workload in air traffic controllers, acquisition of dual verbal-spatial working memory skill, and development of expertise in piloting unmanned vehicles. These studies used conventional fNIRS devices in which the participants were tethered to the device while seated at a workstation. Consistent with the aims of mobile brain imaging (MoBI), we also describe a compact and battery-operated wireless fNIRS system that performs with similar accuracy as other established fNIRS devices. Our results indicate that both wired and wireless fNIRS systems allow for the examination of brain function in naturalistic settings, and thus are suitable for reliable human performance monitoring and training assessment.
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- Title
- Continuous monitoring of brain dynamics with functional near infrared spectroscopy as a tool for neuroergonomic research: empirical examples and a technological development
- Creators
- Hasan Ayaz - Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health SystemsBanu Onaral - Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health SystemsKurtulus Izzetoglu - Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health SystemsPatricia A Shewokis - Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health SystemsRyan McKendrick - George Mason UniversityRaja Parasuraman - George Mason University
- Publication Details
- Frontiers in human neuroscience, v 7, 871
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media S.A
- Number of pages
- 13
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems; School of Education; Nutrition Sciences; Health Sciences Division
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000329230900001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84890851062
- Other Identifier
- 991014878377404721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Neurosciences
- Psychology