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Validation of a Subjective Test for Assessing Cognitive Load in Emergency Coordination Center ProFessionals Under High-Demand Situations

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Article Title: Validation of a Subjective Test for Assessing Cognitive Load in Emergency Coordination Center ProFessionals Under High-Demand Situations

Author: Patricia Blanco Hermo*, Angel Vicario Merino, Alvaro Gutierrez Martin, Marta Alvarez Calderon and Blanca Larraga Garcia

Published Date: October 15, 2025

DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2025.63.009912

Abstract:

No studies have been developed and validated to assess the perceived cognitive load of healthcare professionals at an emergency coordination center during simulated high-demand situations. We designed a 22-item questionnaire (19 Likert-scale, 3 open-ended) validated via expert judgment (n=7) and pilot-tested (n=10) in simulated high-demand environments. The objective is to provide a practical tool for real-time identification of cognitive overload and its potential mitigation through training. : Expert validation showed high content agreement (CVI > 0.8). Cronbach’s alpha for internal consistency was 0.861. Participants reported perceived cognitive load levels varying with task type and professional profile. This instrument is reliable and adaptable for identifying perceived cognitive overload in high stress simulations. It can improve training design and safety procedures, avoiding failures due to overload.

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