Neuroergonomics evaluation of teamwork in a fast-paced communication and shared decision-making task

This study examined whether inter-brain synchrony (IBS), measured via functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) hyperscanning, may serve as a neurophysiological indicator for team collaboration following structured training. Conventional evaluations of team training rely primarily on subjective ratings and performance metrics. Although IBS has been proposed as an index of neural coordination, its relation to collaboration quality and training-induced change remains unclear. Forty-eight adults (24 dyads) were randomized to a structured team-training or no-training control group and completed a fast-paced microworld task. Independent observers subsequently rated teamwork quality from video recordings.…

• ZO
  Zhejiang Office of Philosophy and Social Science
• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: 62337001, T2192931, 62577047
• FR
  Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
• FR
  Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities of the Central South University

  Award: 226-2025-00127
• NS
  Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province

  Award: LMS25C090002