Occupational health, cognitive disorders and occupational neuropsychology

ABSTRACT Work can be an important etiologic factor in the genesis of some mental disorders including cognitive disability. Occupational neuropsychology constitutes an intriguing new but neglected area of research and clinical practice which deals with the neurocognitive consequences of the work environment and work habits. Neuropsychological knowledge is fundamental to understand cognitive requirements of work competence. Work can impact sleep patterns and mental energy, which in turn can cause neuropsychological symptoms. This report presents relevant evidence to illustrate the relationship between work and cognitive dysfunction.

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Main Authors:	Caixeta,Leonardo, Silva Júnior,George Martins Ney da, Caixeta,Victor de Melo, Reimer,Cláudio Henrique Ribeiro, Azevedo,Paulo Verlaine Borges e
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Academia Brasileira de Neurologia, Departamento de Neurologia Cognitiva e Envelhecimento 2012
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1980-57642012000400198
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