"Bench to Bedside" in Cognitive Science

Scott Brown

Abstract

The phrase "bench to bedside" describes research - often medical - which has elements across the continuum from very basic science ("bench") through to direct application with end-users ("bedside"). This approach to research is increasingly demanded by funding agencies and other bodies, at least where I work. I will describe efforts I have made to get a bit closer to the "bedside" end of the continuum, with applications in clinical populations and with defence force personnel. The applications focus on simple decision-making, and use insights gained from the basic cognitive science and computational modelling work to make real improvements for end users.

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