Authors :
Saima Muhammed Nawaz; Nuzhat Nawaz
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 3 - March
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/573vdss6
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/2kb8t5y2
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAR1666
Abstract :
Individuals with MS often face challenges in
cognitive functioning, particularly in demanding
occupations such as commercial flying. This study
investigates the post-treatment impact of MS on the
memory and executive functions of commercial pilots
while working under a busy flying roster. The research
aims to understand cognitive changes over time and their
implications for onboard safety.Data was collected over
two and a half years from a single pilot. Standard
assessments were used to evaluate the pilot’s executive and
memory functions. A two-way ANOVA table was used for
statisticalanalysis. The analysis indicates that there is no
significant decline in performance over time for the pilot
(p = 0.106447, df = 3). However, there are notable
variations among memory and executive function tasks (p
< 0.001, df = 7), highlighting specific areas of strength.
The null hypothesis there is no decline in pilots’
neurocognitive functions, has been accepted.
Additionally, the case study outcomes showed
improvement in the pilot's executive and memory
functions over two and a half years while maintaining
stressful long-haul flight rosters. Future research should
focus on understanding the factors driving these
variations and exploring interventions to address
cognitive weaknesses.
Keywords :
Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Function, Memory, Executive Function,Commercial Pilots, Aviation Safety.
Individuals with MS often face challenges in
cognitive functioning, particularly in demanding
occupations such as commercial flying. This study
investigates the post-treatment impact of MS on the
memory and executive functions of commercial pilots
while working under a busy flying roster. The research
aims to understand cognitive changes over time and their
implications for onboard safety.Data was collected over
two and a half years from a single pilot. Standard
assessments were used to evaluate the pilot’s executive and
memory functions. A two-way ANOVA table was used for
statisticalanalysis. The analysis indicates that there is no
significant decline in performance over time for the pilot
(p = 0.106447, df = 3). However, there are notable
variations among memory and executive function tasks (p
< 0.001, df = 7), highlighting specific areas of strength.
The null hypothesis there is no decline in pilots’
neurocognitive functions, has been accepted.
Additionally, the case study outcomes showed
improvement in the pilot's executive and memory
functions over two and a half years while maintaining
stressful long-haul flight rosters. Future research should
focus on understanding the factors driving these
variations and exploring interventions to address
cognitive weaknesses.
Keywords :
Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Function, Memory, Executive Function,Commercial Pilots, Aviation Safety.
