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CodeSystem: Space Psychological Effects (Experimental)

Official URL: https://mitre.org/fhir/space-health/CodeSystem/space-psychological-effects-cs Version: 0.5.12
Draft as of 2026-03-25 Computable Name: SpacePsychologicalEffectsCodeSystem

CodeSystem for space psychological effects not found in SNOMED CT

This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:

  • This CodeSystem is not used here; it may be used elsewhere (e.g. specifications and/or implementations that use this content)

This case-sensitive code system https://mitre.org/fhir/space-health/CodeSystem/space-psychological-effects-cs defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinition
confinement-anxiety Confinement Anxiety Anxiety specifically related to the confined conditions of spacecraft
chronic-mission-stress Chronic Mission Stress Prolonged stress experienced during extended space missions
earth-out-of-view-phenomenon Earth-Out-of-View Phenomenon Psychological effects of not being able to see Earth during deep space missions
crew-cohesion-issues Crew Cohesion Issues Problems with interpersonal relationships and group dynamics during spaceflight
mission-fatigue Mission Fatigue Cumulative fatigue, both physical and mental, experienced during long-duration missions
space-asthenia Space Asthenia A condition characterized by weakness, fatigue, and emotional lability during long-duration spaceflight
behavioral-health Space Behavioral Health Overall mental and behavioral well-being during spaceflight
communication-delay-stress Communication Delay Stress Psychological effects of delayed communications with Earth during deep space missions
third-quarter-phenomenon Third-Quarter Phenomenon A period of decreased motivation and morale that often occurs after the midpoint of a mission
salutogenesis Salutogenesis in Space Positive psychological effects and personal growth experienced during spaceflight
space-euphoria Space Euphoria Intense feelings of bliss and connectedness reported by some astronauts, particularly during spacewalks
overview-effect Overview Effect Profound cognitive shift in awareness reported by astronauts while viewing Earth from space