[Evaluation and prognosis of the mental work capacity of flight personnel with neuroses].

Features of psychic functions and mental performance of flight personnel suffering from various neuroses were examined by clinical and psychological methods. The most severe and persistent changes in mental performance were found in neurasthenics. Higher mental productivity was detected in 80% of subjects with other neuroses (neurotic states and reactions, asthenic state, emotional-vegetative instability) (P less than 0.001). These findings can be regarded as important diagnostic and prognostic criteria in expertise and performance evaluations.