Physiological Indicators of Mental Workload in Long-Term Care Simulation

This data was collected to answer the research question of how time, pressure from superiors, and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia influence the mental workload experienced by care aides while delivering daily care. Data was collected at the UNB Long-Term Care Research Simulation Lab between May to August 2024. The data includes non-identifying demographic data about the participants as well as two measures of physiological data collected during a simulated care scenario. The first physiological measure is heart rate variability (HRV) measured using FirstBeat Bodyguard 3 monitor and adhesive electrodes. The second physiological measure is pupil diameter measured using 3D pupil models produced by PupilLabs Core glasses.