The role of cognitive ergonomics in enhancing work efficiency and reducing workload among older employees: An EEG and HRV analysis.
Background: The ageing workforce is increasing in today's work environments, bringing unique challenges related to productivity and workload management especially in adapting into modern technology and high cognitive workload demands. The demands of modern work systems often worsen workload levels a...
| Publicado en: | Work Vol. 82; no. 2; pp. 397 - 413 |
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| Formato: | equations & formulas pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Oct2025
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