Research papers

ASFT-Transformer: A Fast and Accurate Framework for EEG-Based Pilot Fatigue Recognition

Objective evaluation of pilot fatigue is crucial for enhancing aviation safety. Although electroencephalography (EEG) is regarded as an effective tool for recognizing pilot fatigue, the direct application of deep learnin…

Lightweight and mobile artificial intelligence and immersive technologies in aviation

This review examines the current applications, benefits, challenges, and future potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and immersive aviation technologies.

Investigating the Independent and Combined Effects of Startle and Surprise in a Simulated Flight Task

Objective We aimed to characterize the impact of startle and surprise, both independently and in combination, on subjective feelings, behavior (task performance and gaze behavior), and several physiological parameters.

Data-driven flight path monitoring technique using recurrent neural network for the safety management of commercial aircraft

Aviation spins, particularly at low altitudes, significantly contribute to fatalities due to limited recovery time. Standard recovery procedures typically only become eligible after a spin is fully developed, by which ti…

An experimental comparison on the effectiveness of various levels of simulator fidelity on ab initio pilot training

Abstract Despite recent advances in technology use for education and training, the approach to pilot training over the past several decades has largely remained unchanged.

Augmented reality visualization for ultrasound-guided interventions: a pilot randomized crossover trial to assess trainee performance and cognitive load

Augmented reality (AR) technology involving head-mounted displays (HMD) represents a significant innovation in medical education, particularly for training in guided invasive procedures.

The role of nutritional supplement on post-stroke fatigue: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Objectives Post-stroke fatigue (PSF) is an experience characterized by an early feeling of exhaustion with fatigue, a lack of energy, and difficulty in exertion, both motor and cognitive.

Evaluation of point-of-care ultrasound training among healthcare providers: a pilot study

The use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) has become prevalent across a variety of clinical settings. Many healthcare professionals have started getting hands-on training.

Markers of oxidative stress during post-COVID-19 fatigue: a hypothesis-generating, exploratory pilot study on hospital employees

Introduction Post-COVID-19 fatigue is common after recovery from COVID-19. Excess formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) leading to oxidative stress-related mitochondrial dysfunction is referred to as a cause of thes…

Are Peer Support Programs Effective in the Detection and Prevention of Mental Health Issues in Commercial Aviation?

ABSTRACT Background In the aftermath of the Germanwings crash in 2015, several regulations have been instituted around pilots’ mental health issues and flight safety.

Aircraft trajectory prediction and aviation safety in ADS-B failure conditions based on neural network

With the rapid expansion of transportation demand, the number of global flights has rapidly increased, which also poses challenges to air traffic management (ATM).

Illuminating the Neural Landscape of Pilot Mental States: A Convolutional Neural Network Approach with Shapley Additive Explanations Interpretability

Predicting pilots’ mental states is a critical challenge in aviation safety and performance, with electroencephalogram data offering a promising avenue for detection.

Effectiveness of elastic band training and group-based dance on physical-functional performance in older women with sarcopenia: a pilot study

Background Sarcopenia is a syndrome associated with aging that causes progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and muscle function. In this pilot study, we compared the effectiveness of elastic band training regarding gr…

Analysis on coupling dynamic effect of human errors in aviation safety.

Human factors have increasingly been the leading cause of aircraft accidents. In most cases, human factors are not working alone, instead they are coupled with complex environment, mechanical factors, physiological and p…

Lessons from aviation safety: pilot monitoring, the sterile flight deck rule, and aviation-style computerised checklists in the operating room.

Commercial aviation practices including the role of the pilot monitoring, the sterile flight deck rule, and computerised checklists have direct applicability to anaesthesia care.

The influence of an esports-adapted coping effectiveness training (E-CET) on resilience, mental health, and subjective performance among elite league of Legends players: A pilot study.

OBJECTIVE This study aimed to develop, and pilot esports-adapted coping effectiveness training (E-CET) and measure its influence on coping effectiveness (global and specific), subjective performance, mental health (psych…

An Educational Program for Remote Training and Supervision of Home-Based Transcranial Electrical Stimulation: Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness.

OBJECTIVES There has been recent interest in the administration of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) by a caregiver, family member, or patient themselves while in their own homes (HB-tES).

Determining Factors of Alarm Fatigue among Nurses in Intensive Care Units—A Polish Pilot Study

Introduction: With the development of medical technology, clinical alarms from various medical devices, which are rapidly increasing, are becoming a new problem in intensive care units.

Effect of transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation on the fatigue syndrome in patients with gastrointestinal cancers — FATIVA: a randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study protocol

Background Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is defined as a “distressing, persistent, subjective sense of physical, emotional, and/or cognitive tiredness or exhaustion related to cancer or cancer treatment that is not propor…

Transcranial direct current stimulation for post-COVID fatigue: a randomized, double-blind, controlled pilot study

Abstract Fatigue is one of the most frequent and disabling symptoms of the post-COVID syndrome. In this study, we aimed to assess the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on fatigue severity in a group of p…

Efficacy and tolerability of an endogenous metabolic modulator (AXA1125) in fatigue-predominant long COVID: a single-centre, double-blind, randomised controlled phase 2a pilot study

Summary Background ‘Long COVID’ describes persistent symptoms, commonly fatigue, lasting beyond 12 weeks following SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Integrating physiological monitoring systems in military aviation: a brief narrative review of its importance, opportunities, and risks

Abstract Military pilots risk their lives during training and operations. Advancements in aerospace engineering, flight profiles, and mission demands may require the pilot to test the safe limits of their physiology.

Effectiveness of a critical reflection competency program for clinical nurse educators: a pilot study

Background Critical reflection is an effective learning strategy that enhances clinical nurses’ reflective practice and professionalism.

Exploring feasibility, perceptions of acceptability, and potential benefits of an 8-week yoga intervention delivered by videoconference for young adults affected by cancer: a single-arm hybrid effectiveness-implementation pilot study

Background Young adults affected by cancer face physical and psychological challenges and desire online supportive care. Yoga can be delivered online and may improve physical and psychological outcomes.

Effectiveness and Student Perceptions of Haptic Virtual Reality Simulation Training as an Instructional Tool in Pre-Clinical Paediatric Dentistry: A Pilot Pedagogical Study

Simulation training for invasive dental procedures is a core component of the pre-clinical dental curriculum. Besides conventional mannequin-based simulators, dental schools are now incorporating haptic virtual reality s…

Clinical Study of a Wearable Remote Rehabilitation Training System for Patients With Stroke: Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial

Background In contrast to the large and increasing number of patients with stroke, clinical rehabilitation resources cannot meet their rehabilitation needs.

A narrative review of the interconnection between pilot acute stress, startle, and surprise effects in the aviation context: Contribution of physiological measurements

Aviation remains one of the safest modes of transportation. However, an inappropriate response to an unexpected event can lead to flight incidents and accidents.

Pilot fatigue survey: A study of the mutual influence among fatigue factors in the “work” dimension

Background Fatigue risk management for pilots has received increasing attention. The existing fatigue management systems have detailed descriptions of the factors and the mutual influences among the factors that affect t…

PERCLOS-based technologies for detecting drowsiness: current evidence and future directions

Abstract Drowsiness associated with sleep loss and circadian misalignment is a risk factor for accidents and human error. The percentage of time that the eyes are more than 80% closed (PERCLOS) is one of the most validat…

Evaluation of the effectiveness of a training programme for nurses regarding augmentative and alternative communication with intubated patients using Kirkpatrick's model: A pilot study

Communicating with conscious intubated patients who are unable to communicate verbally is one of the challenges faced by intensive care unit (ICU) nurses.

Research on Aviation Safety Prediction Based on Variable Selection and LSTM

Accurate prediction of aviation safety levels is significant for the efficient early warning and prevention of incidents. However, the causal mechanism and temporal character of aviation accidents are complex and not ful…

Olfactory Training Impacts Olfactory Dysfunction Induced by COVID-19: A Pilot Study

Introduction: Olfactory dysfunction is one of the main symptoms of COVID-19 and may last beyond resolution of the infection. The most promising intervention for post-viral olfactory dysfunction is olfactory training (OT)…

Internet-based emotion-regulation training added to CBT in adolescents with depressive and anxiety disorders: A pilot randomized controlled trial to examine feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness

Background Dysfunctional emotion regulation (ER) is associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety in adolescents. This pilot study aimed to examine the acceptability and feasibility of a guided internet-based emotio…

The effect of COVID-19 on self-reported safety incidents in aviation: An examination of the heterogeneous effects using causal machine learning

Introduction: Disruptions to aviation operations occur daily on a micro-level with negligible impacts beyond the inconvenience of rebooking and changing aircrew schedules.

Tai Chi increases functional connectivity and decreases chronic fatigue syndrome: A pilot intervention study with machine learning and fMRI analysis

Background The latest guidance on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) recommends exercise therapy. Tai Chi, an exercise method in traditional Chinese medicine, is reportedly helpful for CFS.

Assessing fatigue and sleep in chronic diseases using physiological signals from wearables: A pilot study

Problems with fatigue and sleep are highly prevalent in patients with chronic diseases and often rated among the most disabling symptoms, impairing their activities of daily living and the health-related quality of life …

First Aid Training for Children in Kindergarten: A Pilot Randomized Control Study

First aid is a fundamental skill for every human of every age, so training in first aid is necessary at a variety of levels. First aid training in schools is essential, but to date, only short reports have been published…

The Effectiveness of a CrossFit Training Program for Improving Physical Fitness of Young Judokas: A Pilot Study

The aim of this pilot study was to examine the effectiveness of a CrossFit-based training program to enhance the general and sport-specific physical fitness of 10–12-year-old judokas.

The Effects of a Mediterranean Diet Intervention on Cancer-Related Fatigue for Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Simple Summary Cancer-related fatigue affects the majority of people undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. The Mediterranean Diet provides healthy macro- and micronutrients that promote energy production and counter known …

The case for change: aviation worker wellbeing during the COVID 19 pandemic, and the need for an integrated health and safety culture

The workplace is an important setting for health protection, health promotion and disease prevention. Currently, health and wellbeing approaches at an aviation organisational level are not addressing both human and safet…

Resource-Strengthening Training for Parents of Adolescents with Problematic Gaming (Res@t-P): A Clinical Pilot Study

Background: Problematic gaming (PG) has become an increasing mental health issue among adolescents during the preceding years. The role of parents and the family environment in the development of PG has been repeatedly e…

Go-around accidents and general aviation safety.

INTRODUCTION Changes in General Aviation (GA) accident rates, specifically in the go-around phase, are examined by comparing the number of accidents, the proportion of fatal accidents, and the proportion of certain cause…

Effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on fatigue interference and health-related quality of life among patients with advanced lung cancer: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Objective The present study aimed to examine the feasibility and preliminary effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on fatigue interference and health-related quality of life in patients with advanced lung ca…

Time-restricted Eating to Address Cancer-related Fatigue among Cancer Survivors: A Single-arm Pilot Study

Purpose: Cancer-related fatigue is a prevalent, debilitating condition that can persist for months or years after treatment. In a single-arm clinical trial, the feasibility and safety of a time-restricted eating (TRE) in…

Acceptance and commitment therapy for patient fatigue interference and caregiver burden in advanced gastrointestinal cancer: Results of a pilot randomized trial

Background: Fatigue often interferes with functioning in patients with advanced cancer, resulting in increased family caregiver burden.

Impact of human factors in aircraft accident mitigation and aircraft maintenance training needs in post COVID-19 aviation

Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of human factor training in aircraft maintenance accident mitigation and aircraft safety in post COVID-19 aviation scenarios.

Managing Fatigue in Parkinson’s Disease: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Background. Fatigue is a disabling symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Managing Fatigue: A Six-Week Energy Conservation Intervention was developed to improve the occupational performance of people with fatigue.

Feasibility of an online training and support program for dementia carers: results from a mixed-methods pilot randomized controlled trial

Background iSupport is an online program developed by the World Health Organization to provide education, skills training, and social support to informal carers of persons with dementia.

The effect of an embargo, sanctions and culture on safety climate: A qualitative view from aviation maintenance in the MENA region.

INTRODUCTION Safety climate assessment is a key measure of organizational safety. A strong safety climate is integral to the high safety performance in aviation.

Virtual reality during work breaks to reduce fatigue of intensive unit caregivers: A crossover, pilot, randomised trial.

PURPOSE Intensive care unit (ICU) caregivers are exposed to high levels of stress. Work-related stress can impact quality of life and may lead to burnout.