Cognitive Predictors of Fatigue in Students
Author Information
Author(s): Mizuno Kei, Tanaka Masaaki, Fukuda Sanae, Yamano Emi, Shigihara Yoshihito, Imai-Matsumura Kyoko, Watanabe Yasuyoshi
Primary Institution: Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine
Hypothesis
Can cognitive functions predict fatigue in elementary and junior high school students?
Conclusion
Reduced visual information-processing speed and poor attention are independent predictors of fatigue in elementary and junior high school students.
Supporting Evidence
- 40 out of 118 students developed fatigue after one year.
- Poorer performance on cognitive tests was linked to increased fatigue risk.
- The study used a well-validated fatigue scale to measure outcomes.
Takeaway
If kids have trouble paying attention or processing what they see, they might get tired more easily.
Methodology
A prospective cohort study with cognitive tests and a fatigue questionnaire administered to students.
Limitations
The study had a limited number of participants and did not exclude developmental disabilities or assess socioeconomic status.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 142 elementary and junior high school students, aged 9 to 14 years, with a gender distribution of 53.4% female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = .016 for symbol digit modalities test; p = .006 for task A reaction time
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 3.03 to 1.12 for symbol digit modalities test; 95% CI: 1.20 to 2.94 for task A
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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