EEG tests confirm the existence of ``Zoom fatigue'' that makes you feel strangely tired during video conferencing

Many people must have experienced a different type of fatigue from normal work when attending an online meeting using Zoom, Teams, etc. Fatigue caused by online meetings is commonly known as ' Zoom fatigue ,' but a new study using electroencephalography and electrocardiography has confirmed that Zoom fatigue actually exists.

Videoconference fatigue from a neurophysiological perspective: experimental evidence based on electroencephalography (EEG) and electrocardiography (ECG) | Scientific Reports
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-45374-y

Zoom Fatigue is Real, According to Brain Scans - IEEE Spectrum
https://spectrum.ieee.org/zoom-fatigue

With the spread of the new coronavirus, the demand for online conferencing tools has rapidly increased, but at the same time, reports of ``Zoom fatigue,'' a fatigue that seems to be caused by online meetings, have also started to be reported. The knowledge regarding zoom fatigue as of April 2020 is summarized in the article below.

It has been pointed out that people are suffering from ``Zoom fatigue'' due to restrictions on going out due to the new coronavirus outbreak - GIGAZINE

According to the research team, although the existence of Zoom fatigue was confirmed by reports by users of online conferencing tools, its existence could not be confirmed neurologically. Therefore, the research team decided to confirm the existence of Zoom fatigue using electroencephalogram and electrocardiogram tests.

The research team conducted an experiment on 35 subjects in which they ``performed electroencephalogram and electrocardiogram tests while attending university lectures using an online conference tool.'' 'Waveform related to' was detected. The research team concluded that ``online conferencing tools cause unique fatigue'' based on the difference with the control group who participated in face-to-face classes.

The research team points out that it is unrealistic to completely refrain from using online meeting tools, and suggests taking a break every 30 minutes to alleviate fatigue.