The NASA Human Research Program (HRP) Behavioral Health and Performance Element (BHP), in conjunction with the NASA Space Medicine Division, is currently completing the largest systematic, subjective assessment of shuttle astronauts sleep behaviors and sleep quality on Earth, during training periods, and during space flight missions. Since July 2009, a total of 66 astronauts have completed a secure online survey regarding specific sleep strategies, crew policies, and mitigation effectiveness. In addition to the survey, each astronaut participant met individually with trained BHP and SD representatives for a structured, follow-up interview. Data are currently being assessed and the study s principal investigator will be providing some preliminary findings at the Investigators Workshop. Additional analyses will be conducted in the following months to examine predictors of optimal sleep in space, and to evaluate the differences in countermeasure effectiveness between groups based on their sleep experience on the ground and on orbit. A revised survey for a subsequent investigation on the experiences of long-duration flyers will be developed in the Spring and implemented in the Summer of 2010. Findings from both of these investigations will inform countermeasure strategies for astronauts, medical operations, and habitat designers for future exploration missions, as well as upcoming shuttle and ISS missions.


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    Title :

    Survey of On-Orbit Sleep Quality: Short-Duration Flyers


    Contributors:
    Locke, J. (author) / Leveton, L. (author) / Keeton, K. (author) / Whitmire, A. (author) / Patterson, H. (author) / Faulk, J. (author)

    Conference:

    HRP Investigators'' Workshop ; 2010 ; Houston, TX, United States


    Publication date :

    2010-02-02


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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