The Effective Knowledge Transfer of Novel Approaches to Understanding and Addressing the Risk Factors for Cognitive Fatigue in Wildland Firefighting Settings

Given the increased risk to fatigue in fire zone dispatchers working in wildland fire settings, and the lack of scientific literature about this topic, the purpose of this study is to create evidence-based knowledge translation tools to help address and reduce the risks for cognitive fatigue and poor decision making in wildland firefighting settings. These materials will be originated based on an onsite investigation to further understand the complex relationship and mechanisms of fatigue in coordinator staff during a typical fire season. As a final result, we will create effective knowledge translations tools to assist future strategies to successfully manage occupational cognitive impairment.

Faculty Supervisor:

Darren Warburton

Student:

Juliano Schwartz

Partner:

Health and Fitness Society of British Columbia

Discipline:

Medicine

Sector:

Medical devices

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