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Vergallito A, Gesi C, Torriero S. Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation Combined with Cognitive Training to Improve Negative Symptoms and Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia: A Pilot Study. Brain Sci 2024; 14:683. [PMID: 39061423 PMCID: PMC11274516 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci14070683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Schizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric disorder severely affecting patients' functioning and quality of life. Unlike positive symptoms, cognitive impairment and negative symptoms cannot be treated pharmacologically and represent consistent predictors of the illness's prognosis. Cognitive remediation (CR) interventions have been applied to target these symptoms. Brain stimulation also provides promising yet preliminary results in reducing negative symptoms, whereas its effect on cognitive impairment remains heterogeneous. Here, we combined intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) with CR to improve negative symptoms and cognitive impairment in schizophrenia spectrum patients. One hundred eligible patients were invited, and twenty-one participated. We randomized them into four groups, manipulating the stimulation condition (real vs. sham) and CR (no training vs. training). We delivered fifteen iTBS sessions over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex for three weeks, followed (or not) by 50 min of training. Consensus-based clinical and cognitive assessment was administered at baseline and after the treatment, plus at three follow-ups occurring one, three, and six months after the intervention. Mixed-model analyses were run on cognitive and negative symptom scores. The preliminary findings highlighted a marginal modulation of iTBS on negative symptoms, whereas CR improved isolated cognitive functions. We herein discuss the limitations and strengths of the methodological approach.
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- Alessandra Vergallito
- Department of Psychology & Neuromi, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health and Addictions, ASST Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, 20157 Milan, Italy (S.T.)
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- Department of Mental Health and Addictions, ASST Fatebenefratelli-Sacco, 20157 Milan, Italy (S.T.)
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Vita A, Barlati S, Ceraso A, Nibbio G, Durante F, Facchi M, Deste G, Wykes T. Durability of Effects of Cognitive Remediation on Cognition and Psychosocial Functioning in Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. Am J Psychiatry 2024; 181:520-531. [PMID: 38476043 DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.20230396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Cognitive remediation provides substantial improvements in cognitive performance and real-world functioning for people living with schizophrenia, but the durability of these benefits needs to be reassessed and better defined. The aims of this study were to provide a comprehensive assessment of the durability of the benefits of cognitive remediation for cognition and functioning in people living with schizophrenia and evaluating potential moderators of effects. METHODS A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and PsycINFO, and reference lists of included articles and Google Scholar were inspected. Eligible studies were randomized clinical trials of cognitive remediation in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders in which follow-up assessments were included. Screening and data extraction were performed by at least two independent reviewers. Cohen's d was used to measure outcomes. Primary outcomes were changes in cognition and functioning from baseline to conclusion of follow-up. Moderators of the durability of effects were assessed. RESULTS Of 2,840 identified reports, 281 full texts were assessed and 130 reports on 67 studies with 5,334 participants were included. Cognitive remediation produced statistically significant positive effects that persisted at the end of follow-up in global cognition (d=0.23) and in global functioning (d=0.26). Smaller study samples and single-center studies were associated with better cognitive outcomes; longer treatment and follow-up duration, techniques for transferring cognitive gains to the real world, integration with psychiatric rehabilitation, group format of delivery, and more female participants in the sample were associated with better functional outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Cognitive remediation provides durable improvements in cognition and functioning in schizophrenia. This finding corroborates the notion that cognitive remediation should be implemented more widely in clinical and rehabilitation practice.
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- Antonio Vita
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy (Vita, Barlati, Nibbio, Facchi, Deste); Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy (Vita, Barlati, Ceraso, Durante, Deste); Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Maudsley Hospital, London (Wykes)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy (Vita, Barlati, Nibbio, Facchi, Deste); Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy (Vita, Barlati, Ceraso, Durante, Deste); Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Maudsley Hospital, London (Wykes)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy (Vita, Barlati, Nibbio, Facchi, Deste); Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy (Vita, Barlati, Ceraso, Durante, Deste); Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Maudsley Hospital, London (Wykes)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy (Vita, Barlati, Nibbio, Facchi, Deste); Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy (Vita, Barlati, Ceraso, Durante, Deste); Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Maudsley Hospital, London (Wykes)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy (Vita, Barlati, Nibbio, Facchi, Deste); Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy (Vita, Barlati, Ceraso, Durante, Deste); Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Maudsley Hospital, London (Wykes)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy (Vita, Barlati, Nibbio, Facchi, Deste); Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy (Vita, Barlati, Ceraso, Durante, Deste); Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Maudsley Hospital, London (Wykes)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy (Vita, Barlati, Nibbio, Facchi, Deste); Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy (Vita, Barlati, Ceraso, Durante, Deste); Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Maudsley Hospital, London (Wykes)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy (Vita, Barlati, Nibbio, Facchi, Deste); Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy (Vita, Barlati, Ceraso, Durante, Deste); Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Maudsley Hospital, London (Wykes)
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Bogie BJ, Noël C, Gu F, Nadeau S, Shvetz C, Khan H, Rivard MC, Bouchard S, Lepage M, Guimond S. Using virtual reality to improve verbal episodic memory in schizophrenia: A proof-of-concept trial. Schizophr Res Cogn 2024; 36:100305. [PMID: 38486790 PMCID: PMC10937232 DOI: 10.1016/j.scog.2024.100305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Background Schizophrenia is associated with impairments in verbal episodic memory. Strategy for Semantic Association Memory (SESAME) training represents a promising cognitive remediation program to improve verbal episodic memory. Virtual reality (VR) may be a novel tool to increase the ecological validity and transfer of learned skills of traditional cognitive remediation programs. The present proof-of-concept study aimed to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a VR-based cognitive remediation module inspired by SESAME principles to improve the use of verbal episodic memory strategies in schizophrenia. Methods Thirty individuals with schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder completed this study. Participants were randomized to either a VR-based verbal episodic memory training condition inspired by SESAME principles (intervention group) or an active control condition (control group). In the training condition, a coach taught semantic encoding strategies (active rehearsal and semantic clustering) to help participants remember restaurant orders in VR. In the active control condition, participants completed visuospatial puzzles in VR. Attrition rate, participant experience ratings, and cybersickness questionnaires were used to assess feasibility and acceptability. Trial 1 of the Hopkins Verbal Learning Test - Revised was administered pre- and post-intervention to assess preliminary efficacy. Results Feasibility was demonstrated by a low attrition rate (5.88 %), and acceptability was demonstrated by limited cybersickness and high levels of enjoyment. Although the increase in the number of semantic clusters used following the module did not reach conventional levels of statistical significance in the intervention group, it demonstrated a notable trend with a medium effect size (t = 1.48, p = 0.15, d = 0.54), in contrast to the control group where it remained stable (t = 0.36, p = 0.72, d = 0.13). These findings were similar for the semantic clustering ratio in the intervention (t = 1.61, p = 0.12, d = 0.59) and control (t = 0.36, p = 0.72, d = 0.13) groups. There was no significant change in the number of recalled words in either group following VR immersion. Discussion This VR intervention was feasible, acceptable, and may be useful for improving the use of semantic encoding strategies. These findings support the use of more ecological approaches for the treatment of cognitive impairments in schizophrenia, such as VR-based cognitive remediation.
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- Bryce J.M. Bogie
- MD/PhD Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
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- The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychoeducation and Psychology, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, QC, Canada
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- The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychoeducation and Psychology, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, QC, Canada
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- Department of Psychoeducation and Psychology, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, QC, Canada
- Centre de recherche, Centre Intégré de Santé et de Services Sociaux de l'Outaouais, Gatineau, QC, Canada
- School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Douglas Research Centre, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychoeducation and Psychology, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, QC, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Wykes T, Bowie CR, Cella M. Thinking About the Future of Cognitive Remediation Therapy Revisited: What Is Left to Solve Before Patients Have Access? Schizophr Bull 2024:sbae075. [PMID: 38780191 DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbae075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
In our previous paper on the Future of Cognitive Remediation published more than 10 years ago, we envisaged an imminent and wide implementation of cognitive remediation therapies into mental health services. This optimism was misplaced. Despite evidence of the benefits, costs, and savings of this intervention, access is still sparse. The therapy has made its way into some treatment guidance, but these documents weight the same evidence very differently, causing confusion, and do not consider barriers to implementation. This paper revisits our previous agenda and describes how some challenges were overcome but some remain. The scientific community, with its commitment to Open Science, has produced promising sets of empirical data to explore the mechanisms of treatment action. This same community needs to understand the specific and nonspecific effects of cognitive remediation if we are to provide a formulation-based approach that can be widely implemented. In the last 10 years we have learned that cognitive remediation is not "brain training" but is a holistic therapy that involves an active therapist providing motivation support, and who helps to mitigate the impact of cognitive difficulties through metacognition to develop awareness of cognitive approaches to problems. We conclude that, of course, more research is needed but, in addition and perhaps more importantly at this stage, we need more public and health professionals' understanding of the benefits of this therapy to inform and include this approach as part of treatment regimens.
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- Til Wykes
- Institute of Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Øie MB, Haugen I, Stubberud J, Øie MG. Effects of Goal Management Training on self-efficacy, self-esteem, and quality of life for persons with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1320986. [PMID: 38515967 PMCID: PMC10955763 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1320986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Persons with schizophrenia often show executive dysfunction assessed with both subjective (self-report) and objective (neuropsychological tests) measures. In a recent randomized controlled trial (RCT), subjective executive functioning in everyday life was improved following Goal Management Training (GMT). The aim of the current study is to investigate the potential of GMT to improve secondary well-being outcomes from that RCT, including self-esteem, self-efficacy, and quality of life in persons with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Since well-being is frequently lower in persons with schizophrenia compared to healthy individuals, further knowledge about well-being as an outcome after cognitive remediation may have implications for clinical treatment. Sixty-five participants were randomly assigned to GMT (n = 31) or a waiting list control condition (n = 34). Assessments were conducted at baseline (T1), immediately after the intervention (T2-5 weeks), and at six-month follow-up (T3). Measures included the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Perceived Quality of Life Scale, and the General Self-Efficacy Scale. Results were analyzed using a linear mixed model analysis for repeated measures. There were no significant effects of GMT on self-esteem or quality of life. Only the GMT group showed a significant increase in self-efficacy that was most evident at six months follow-up, F(1, 34) = 10.71, p = 0.002, d = 0.71. Improved self-efficacy was found to correlate significantly with a reduction in perceived executive dysfunction in an exploratory post hoc analysis. Our findings demonstrate the potential of GMT in improving self-efficacy in schizophrenia Clinical trial registration:https://clinicaltrials.gov, NCT03048695.
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- Research Division, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Brumunddal, Norway
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- Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Research, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Research Division, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Brumunddal, Norway
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Tinch-Taylor R, Pickles A, Stringer D, Csipke E, Cella M, McCrone P, Reeder C, Birchwood M, Fowler D, Greenwood K, Johnson S, Perez J, Ritunnano R, Thompson A, Upthegrove R, Wilson J, Kenny A, Isok I, Joyce EM, Wykes T. Understanding the Mechanisms of Cognitive Remediation on Recovery in People With Early Psychosis: A Mediation and Moderation Analysis. Schizophr Bull 2024:sbae021. [PMID: 38428943 DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbae021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND To provide precision cognitive remediation therapy (CR) for schizophrenia, we need to understand whether the mechanism for improved functioning is via cognition improvements. This mechanism has not been rigorously tested for potential moderator effects. STUDY DESIGN We used data (n = 377) from a randomized controlled trial using CIRCuiTS, a therapist-supported CR, with participants from first-episode psychosis services. We applied structured equation modeling to test whether: (1) CR hours explain the goal attainment functional outcome (GAS) at posttreatment, (2) global cognitive improvement mediates GAS, and if (3) total symptoms moderate the CR hours to cognitive improvement pathway, and/or negative symptoms moderate the cognition to functioning pathway, testing moderator effects via the mediator or directly on CR hours to functioning path. STUDY RESULTS CR produced significant functioning benefit for each therapy hour (Coeff = 0.203, 95% CI 0.101-0.304, P < .001). The mediated path from CR hours to cognition and cognition to functioning was small and nonsignificant (Coeff = 0.014, 95% CI = -0.010, 0.037, P = .256). Total symptoms did not moderate the path to cognition (P = .211) or the direct path to outcome (P = .896). However, negative symptoms significantly moderated the effect of cognitive improvements on functioning (P = .015) with high negative symptoms reducing the functional gains of improved cognition. CONCLUSIONS Although cognitive improvements were correlated with functioning benefit, they did not fully explain the positive effect of increased therapy hours on functioning, suggesting additional CR factors also contribute to therapy benefit. Negative symptoms interfere with the translation of cognitive improvements into functional gains so need consideration.
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- Rose Tinch-Taylor
- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Greenwich, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
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- Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
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- Patient Advisory Board, King's College London, London, UK
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- Patient Advisory Board, King's College London, London, UK
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- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Wong D, Pike K, Stolwyk R, Allott K, Ponsford J, McKay A, Longley W, Bosboom P, Hodge A, Kinsella G, Mowszowski L. Delivery of Neuropsychological Interventions for Adult and Older Adult Clinical Populations: An Australian Expert Working Group Clinical Guidance Paper. Neuropsychol Rev 2023:10.1007/s11065-023-09624-0. [PMID: 38032472 DOI: 10.1007/s11065-023-09624-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Delivery of neuropsychological interventions addressing the cognitive, psychological, and behavioural consequences of brain conditions is increasingly recognised as an important, if not essential, skill set for clinical neuropsychologists. It has the potential to add substantial value and impact to our role across clinical settings. However, there are numerous approaches to neuropsychological intervention, requiring different sets of skills, and with varying levels of supporting evidence across different diagnostic groups. This clinical guidance paper provides an overview of considerations and recommendations to help guide selection, delivery, and implementation of neuropsychological interventions for adults and older adults. We aimed to provide a useful source of information and guidance for clinicians, health service managers, policy-makers, educators, and researchers regarding the value and impact of such interventions. Considerations and recommendations were developed by an expert working group of neuropsychologists in Australia, based on relevant evidence and consensus opinion in consultation with members of a national clinical neuropsychology body. While the considerations and recommendations sit within the Australian context, many have international relevance. We include (i) principles important for neuropsychological intervention delivery (e.g. being based on biopsychosocial case formulation and person-centred goals); (ii) a description of clinical competencies important for effective intervention delivery; (iii) a summary of relevant evidence in three key cohorts: acquired brain injury, psychiatric disorders, and older adults, focusing on interventions with sound evidence for improving activity and participation outcomes; (iv) an overview of considerations for sustainable implementation of neuropsychological interventions as 'core business'; and finally, (v) a call to action.
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- Dana Wong
- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
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- School of Psychology and Public Health & John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- , Orygen, Parkville, Australia
- Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- MERRC, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Division, Epworth HealthCare, Richmond, Australia
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- Rehabilitation Studies Unit, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- The Uniting War Memorial Hospital, Waverley, Sydney, Australia
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- MindLink Psychology, West Perth, Australia
- School of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, School of Psychology & Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Wojtalik JA, Brown WJ, Mesholam-Gately RI, Kotwani A, Keshavan MS, Eack SM. Predictors of treatment discontinuation during an 18-month multi-site randomized trial of Cognitive Enhancement Therapy for early course schizophrenia. Psychiatry Res 2023; 326:115254. [PMID: 37267670 PMCID: PMC10527356 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2023.115254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
Treatment discontinuation during clinical trials in schizophrenia is a critical challenge, especially for longer-term interventions in the early course. This research explored predictors of treatment discontinuation in an outpatient early course schizophrenia sample (N = 102) during an 18-month multi-site trial of Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (n = 58) and Enriched Supportive Therapy (n = 44). Fifty-three (52%) participants discontinued, with no significant difference between the treatment groups in discontinuation rate. Univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression models explored differences in key demographic and cognitive and behavioral outcomes between participants who completed and discontinued treatment. Significant multivariate predictors of discontinuation included IQ (linear) and problem solving (curvilinear). The concave shape of the problem solving prediction demonstrated that initially as scores were increasing the probability of non-completion was increasing. However, after a score of 41 (below average problem solving), the probability of being a non-completer decreased as performance increased. Non-completers had significantly lower IQ scores compared to completers. Post-hoc analyses indicated that participants who discontinued prior to mid-treatment exhibited the greatest intellectual challenges, with comparisons moderate-to-large in strength. IQ and problem solving are likely important factors to assess at pre-treatment in early course schizophrenia trials to identify those most vulnerable to discontinuation.
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- Jessica A Wojtalik
- Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College, Erie, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Massachusetts Mental Health Center Division of Public Psychiatry, MA, USA; Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Massachusetts Mental Health Center Division of Public Psychiatry, MA, USA; Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USW; Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Altman RAE, Tan EJ, Rossell SL. Factors Impacting Access and Engagement of Cognitive Remediation Therapy for People with Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY. REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE 2023; 68:139-151. [PMID: 36448242 PMCID: PMC9974655 DOI: 10.1177/07067437221129073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Neurocognitive deficits are central in schizophrenia. Cognitive remediation has proven effective in alleviating these deficits, with medium effect sizes. However, sizeable attrition rates are reported, with the reasons still uncertain. Furthermore, cognitive remediation is not part of routine mental health care. We conducted a systematic review to investigate factors that influence access and engagement of cognitive remediation in schizophrenia. METHODS We systematically searched the PubMed, Web of Science, and PsycINFO databases for peer-reviewed articles including a cognitive remediation arm, access, and engagement data, and participants with schizophrenia spectrum disorders aged 17-65 years old. Duplicates and studies without a distinct cognitive remediation component, protocol papers, single case studies, case series, and reviews/meta-analyses were excluded. RESULTS We included 67 studies that reported data on access and engagement, and extracted quantitative and qualitative data. Access data were limited, with most interventions delivered on-site, to outpatients, and in middle- to high-income countries. We found a median dropout rate of 14.29%. Only a small number of studies explored differences between dropouts and completers (n = 5), and engagement factors (n = 13). Dropouts had higher negative symptomatology and baseline self-efficacy, and lower baseline neurocognitive functioning and intrinsic motivation compared to completers. The engagement was positively associated with intrinsic motivation, self-efficacy, perceived usefulness, educational level, premorbid intelligence quotient, baseline neurocognitive functioning, some neurocognitive outcomes, and therapeutic alliance; and negatively associated with subjective cognitive complaints. Qualitative results showed good acceptability of cognitive remediation, with some areas for improvement. CONCLUSIONS Overall, access and engagement results are scarce and heterogeneous. Further investigations of cognitive remediation for inpatients, as well as remote delivery, are needed. Future clinical trials should systematically explore attrition and related factors. Determining influential factors of access and engagement will help improve the implementation and efficacy of cognitive remediation, and thus the recovery of people with schizophrenia.
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- Rosalie Ariane Eva Altman
- Centre for Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Mental Health, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Mental Health, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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Moderators of metacognitive strategy training for executive functioning in early schizophrenia and psychosis risk. Schizophr Res Cogn 2022; 31:100275. [PMCID: PMC9713365 DOI: 10.1016/j.scog.2022.100275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Goal Management Training (GMT) improved self-reported executive functioning in a recent randomized, controlled trial in early intervention for psychosis participants. Little is known about the mechanism for this benefit, so this study investigates objectively measured executive function, the difference between subjective and objective executive function, independent living and employment status as potential moderators of efficacy of GMT. Baseline scores from 81 participants (GMT n = 39 vs Treatment-as-usual; TAU n = 42) were analyzed in a linear mixed model analysis for repeated measures as predictors of improvement on the self-reported Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function–Adult version (BRIEF-A) immediately and 30 weeks after GMT. Potential moderators were scores from objective measures of executive functioning, discrepancy between subjective and objective measures, independent living and employment status. Discrepancy was assessed by comparing four clusters of participants with differing patterns of scores. The effect of GMT remained significant regardless of initial objective executive functioning at baseline. Those with higher subjective complaints at baseline in two clusters with (i) both objective and subjective executive dysfunction, and (ii) mostly subjective executive dysfunction experienced greater change after treatment. Living arrangements or participation in education or work did not significantly moderate the effects of GMT. Poor performance on neuropsychological tasks is not an obstacle to making use of GMT, but further knowledge is needed about the benefits of strategy training for individuals with a combination of poor performance with few subjective complaints.
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Buonocore M, Spangaro M, Bechi M, Trezzani S, Terragni R, Martini F, Agostoni G, Cocchi F, Cuoco F, Guglielmino C, Bosia M, Cavallaro R. Cognitive remediation in schizophrenia: What happens after 10 years? Schizophr Res Cogn 2022; 29:100251. [PMID: 35402166 PMCID: PMC8983434 DOI: 10.1016/j.scog.2022.100251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) represents the gold standard treatment for cognitive impairment in schizophrenia, but the permanence of its effects over time have been poorly investigated. Our study aims to evaluate long lasting cognitive and functional effects of CRT together with standard rehabilitation interventions (SRT) in a group of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, 10 years after the end of the treatment. Forty patients, previously included in a 5-year follow-up study evaluating the effects of CRT combined with SRT, were revalued 10 years after the complete of the intervention. Results revealed that cognitive and functional improvements of combined CRT/SRT interventions are still preserved 10 years after the end of the treatments, with the only exception of psychomotor speed and coordination cognitive subdomain. Moreover, investigating persistence of the influence of SRT, patients that underwent a shorter SRT following CRT (six months vs one year) showed worsened processing speed abilities. This is the first study confirming that cognitive and functional improvements of joint CRT/SRT interventions are still conserved 10 years after the end of the treatments. Preliminary datas suggest that a longer SRT following CRT may lead to significant benefits, in terms of cognitive gains, in patients affected by schizophrenia.
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- Mariachiara Buonocore
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.,Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.,Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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Wojtalik JA, Flores AT, Keshavan MS, Eack SM. Premorbid Sociality Moderates Social Adjustment Change during Cognitive Enhancement Therapy for Adults with Early Schizophrenia. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR THE SOCIETY OF CLINICAL CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY, AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, DIVISION 53 2022; 51:312-322. [PMID: 35044886 PMCID: PMC9177526 DOI: 10.1080/15374416.2022.2025599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Cognitive remediation approaches for early course schizophrenia are promising interventions for improving social adjustment. Premorbid sociality is a potentially important moderator of social adjustment response to cognitive remediation and may serve to personalize such interventions. METHOD Eighty-eight early course schizophrenia outpatients with premorbid sociality scores were included in this preliminary investigation. Secondary data came from a recent 18-month multi-site confirmatory trial of Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET) compared to Enriched Supportive Therapy (EST). Intent-to-treat mixed effects models examined the moderating effect of premorbid sociality assessed at baseline on differential social adjustment change between CET and EST assessed at baseline, 9, and 18 months. RESULTS Premorbid sociality significantly moderated the differential effect of CET vs. EST on overall social adjustment change at 18 months, such that CET was particularly effective for patients with high premorbid sociality and EST for low premorbid sociality. This significant group x time x premorbid sociality interaction was also observed for 18-month change in interpersonal anguish, self-care, and sexual relations. Again, CET was largely favorable for higher premorbid sociality patients and EST for lower premorbid sociality for these sub-scales. CONCLUSIONS The results provide initial evidence that premorbid sociality moderates differential social adjustment change during cognitive remediation in early course schizophrenia. In many, but not all cases, better social functioning prior to the development of schizophrenia was associated with a significantly better social adjustment response to CET. Data on social functioning during childhood and adolescence is possibly useful for personalizing treatment planning in the early course of schizophrenia.
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- Jessica A. Wojtalik
- Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Correspondence: Jessica A. Wojtalik, PhD, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44106,
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- School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Massachusetts Mental Health Center Division of Public Psychiatry, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Cognitive, creative, functional, and clinical symptom improvements in schizophrenia after an integrative cognitive remediation program: a randomized controlled trial. NPJ SCHIZOPHRENIA 2021; 7:52. [PMID: 34711835 PMCID: PMC8553761 DOI: 10.1038/s41537-021-00181-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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This study analyzed the effectiveness of an integrative cognitive remediation program (REHACOP) in improving neurocognition, social cognition, creativity, functional outcome, and clinical symptoms in patients with schizophrenia. In addition, possible mediators predicting improvement in functional outcomes were explored. The program combined cognitive remediation with social cognitive training and social and functional skill training over 20 weeks. The sample included 94 patients, 47 in the REHACOP group and 47 in the active control group (occupational activities). Significant differences were found between the two groups in change scores of processing speed, working memory, verbal memory (VM), inhibition, theory of mind, emotion processing (EP), figural creative strengths, functional competence, disorganization, excitement, and primary negative symptoms. A mediational analysis revealed that changes in VM, inhibition, and EP partially explained the effect of cognitive remediation on functional competence improvement. This study provides initial evidence of the effect of integrative cognitive remediation on primary negative symptoms and creativity.
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Romero-Martínez Á, Santirso F, Lila M, Comes-Fayos J, Moya-Albiol L. Cognitive Flexibility and Reaction Time Improvements After Cognitive Training Designed for Men Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence: Results of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE 2021; 37:461-473. [PMID: 34376906 PMCID: PMC8339689 DOI: 10.1007/s10896-021-00304-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Purpose Current interventions for intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrators are designed to reduce IPV recidivism by treating risk factors and increasing protective factors. However, these interventions pay less attention to cognitive functioning in IPV perpetrators and how these variables interfere with the future risk of recidivism. Therefore, the main objective of this research was to compare the effectiveness of Standard Intervention Programs for men who perpetrate IPV [SIP] + cognitive training vs SIP + placebo training in promoting cognitive improvements and reducing recidivism. Furthermore, we also aimed to assess whether changes in the risk of recidivism would be related to cognitive changes after the intervention. Method IPV perpetrators who agreed to participate were randomly allocated to receive SIP + cognitive training or SIP + placebo training. Several cognitive variables were assessed before and after the interventions with a complete battery of neuropsychological tests assessing processing speed, memory, attention, executive functions, and emotion decoding abilities. Moreover, we also assessed the risk of recidivism. Results Our data pointed out that only the IPV perpetrators who received the SIP + cognitive training improved their processing speed and cognitive flexibility after this intervention. Furthermore, these participants presented the lowest risk of recidivism after the intervention. Nonetheless, cognitive improvements and reductions in the risk of recidivism after the intervention were unrelated. Conclusions Our study reinforces the importance of implementing cognitive training to reduce risk of recidivism after SIP. Hence, these results might encourage professionals to incorporate neuropsychological variables in IPV intervention programs.
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- Á. Romero-Martínez
- Department of Psychobiology, University of Valencia, Avenida Blasco Ibañez, 21, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Psychobiology, University of Valencia, Avenida Blasco Ibañez, 21, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Psychobiology, University of Valencia, Avenida Blasco Ibañez, 21, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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Ott CV, Vinberg M, Kessing LV, Bowie CR, Forman JL, Miskowiak KW. Effect of Action-Based Cognitive Remediation on cognitive impairment in patients with remitted bipolar disorder: A randomized controlled trial. Bipolar Disord 2021; 23:487-499. [PMID: 33053258 DOI: 10.1111/bdi.13021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Cognitive impairment affects many patients with bipolar disorder (BD), and treatments with replicated pro-cognitive effects are lacking. This study aimed to assess the effect of Action-Based Cognitive Remediation (ABCR) vs control treatment on cognitive impairment in patients with BD. METHODS Patients with remitted BD with objective cognitive impairment were randomized to 10 weeks of ABCR vs control treatment, and assessed at baseline, after 2 weeks of treatment, at treatment completion and at 6 months follow-up. The primary outcome was a cognitive composite score. Secondary outcomes were executive function and observer-rated functional capacity. Tertiary measures included additional neuropsychological tests, performance-based functional capacity and quality of life. Data were analysed with linear mixed effects models. RESULTS In total, 64 participants were randomized; given three dropouts before the baseline assessments, data were analysed for 61 participants (ABCR: n = 32, control: n = 29). There was no effect on ABCR vs control on the primary cognitive composite score (P-values ≥.60). At treatment completion, there was a large effect of ABCR vs control on the secondary executive function measure (treatment effect= -0.16, 95% CI [-0.27, -0.05], P ≤ .01, d = 0.65), and on subjective cognitive functioning (treatment effect = -5.38, 95% CI [-8.13, -2.67], P ≤ .001, d = 0.80), which disappeared at follow-up. There was no treatment-effect on functioning, and no association between cognitive and functional change. CONCLUSIONS There was no effect of ABCR on the cognitive composite score. However, there was an effect on executive function and subjective cognitive functioning suggesting that ABCR may be relevant for patients with executive dysfunction. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03295305.
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- Caroline V Ott
- Copenhagen Affective Disorder Research Center (CADIC), Psychiatric Centre Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Affective Disorder Research Center (CADIC), Psychiatric Centre Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Psychiatric Research Unit, Psychiatric Centre North Zealand, Hillerød, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Affective Disorder Research Center (CADIC), Psychiatric Centre Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Affective Disorder Research Center (CADIC), Psychiatric Centre Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Montemagni C, Del Favero E, Riccardi C, Canta L, Toye M, Zanalda E, Rocca P. Effects of Cognitive Remediation on Cognition, Metacognition, and Social Cognition in Patients With Schizophrenia. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:649737. [PMID: 34305668 PMCID: PMC8299002 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.649737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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We aimed to evaluate in a sample of outpatients with schizophrenia (SCZ) the effectiveness of a cognitive remediation (CR) program (through the use of the Cogpack software) [computer-assisted CR (CACR)] in addition to standard therapy on cognitive outcomes as compared with that in a control active group (CAG) and to highlight a possible effect on social cognition (SC), metacognition, symptomatology, and real-world functioning. Of the 66 subjects enrolled, 33 were allocated to CACR and 33 to the CAG. Twenty-three patients in the CACR group and 25 subjects in the CAG completed at least 80% of the 48 prescribed CACR sessions, performed twice a week, for a total of 24 weeks of treatment. A significant time × group interaction was evident, suggesting that patients undergoing CACR intervention improved in specific metacognitive sub-functions (understanding others' mind and mastery), some cognitive domains (verbal learning processing speed, visual learning, reasoning, and problem solving) (h2 = 0.126), depressive symptoms, SC, awareness of symptoms, and real-world functioning domains (community activities and interpersonal relationships) more significantly than did patients undergoing CAG. The most noticeable differential improvement between the two groups was detected in two metacognitive sub-functions (understanding others' mind and mastery), in verbal learning, in interpersonal relationship, and in depressive symptomatology, achieving large effect sizes. These are encouraging findings in support of the possible integration of CACR in rehabilitation practice in the Italian mental health services.
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- Cristiana Montemagni
- Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria (AOU) Città della Salute e della Scienza, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria (AOU) Città della Salute e della Scienza, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria (AOU) Città della Salute e della Scienza, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health, Azianda Sanitaria Locale (ASL) TO3 & Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria (AOU) San Luigi Gonzaga, Orbassano, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health, Azianda Sanitaria Locale (ASL) TO3 & Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria (AOU) San Luigi Gonzaga, Orbassano, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health, Azianda Sanitaria Locale (ASL) TO3 & Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria (AOU) San Luigi Gonzaga, Orbassano, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria (AOU) Città della Salute e della Scienza, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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Uchino T, Nemoto T, Kojima A, Takubo Y, Kotsuji Y, Yamaguchi E, Yamaguchi T, Katagiri N, Tsujino N, Tanaka K, Mizuno M. Effects of motivation domains on social functioning in schizophrenia with consideration of the factor structure and confounding influences. J Psychiatr Res 2021; 133:106-112. [PMID: 33338732 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2020.12.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Revised: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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In patients with schizophrenia, motivation has been assumed to act as an intervening factor between cognitive function and social functioning. Motivation is thought to comprise three domains defined by their orientations: intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and amotivation. Although these orientations can confound each other, the effects of motivation domains on social functioning remain obscure. We investigated these relationships after confirming the factor structure of social functioning using the Social Functioning Scale (SFS). A total of 97 stable outpatients with schizophrenia were recruited. In addition to the SFS, the General Causality Orientations Scale (GCOS) was used to measure the motivation domains. First, we examined the factor structure of the SFS using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Next, we conducted structural equation modeling to examine the effects of motivation domains on social functioning. The SFS showed a two-factor structure: interpersonal and intrapersonal functioning. The structural equation model revealed that (1) amotivation was negatively related to both intrapersonal and interpersonal functioning, (2) intrinsic motivation was positively related only to intrapersonal functioning, and (3) extrinsic motivation was positively related only to interpersonal functioning. Each motivation domain was associated with different factors of social functioning. Future interventions aimed at improving social functioning should consider these motivation domains based on their orientations. Cognitive remediation accompanied by considerations for and approaches to each of the domains may maximize recovery in patients with schizophrenia.
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- Takashi Uchino
- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Toho University Faculty of Medicine, 6-11-1 Omori-nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8541, Japan; Tokyo Adachi Hospital, 5-23-20 Hokima, Adachi-ku, Tokyo, 121-0064, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Toho University Faculty of Medicine, 6-11-1 Omori-nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8541, Japan.
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Toho University Faculty of Medicine, 6-11-1 Omori-nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8541, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Toho University Graduate School of Medicine, 5-21-16 Omori-nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8540, Japan
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- Tokyo Adachi Hospital, 5-23-20 Hokima, Adachi-ku, Tokyo, 121-0064, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Toho University Graduate School of Medicine, 5-21-16 Omori-nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8540, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Toho University Faculty of Medicine, 6-11-1 Omori-nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8541, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Toho University Faculty of Medicine, 6-11-1 Omori-nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8541, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Toho University Faculty of Medicine, 6-11-1 Omori-nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8541, Japan
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- Tokyo Adachi Hospital, 5-23-20 Hokima, Adachi-ku, Tokyo, 121-0064, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Toho University Faculty of Medicine, 6-11-1 Omori-nishi, Ota-ku, Tokyo, 143-8541, Japan
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Thibaudeau E, Raucher-Chéné D, Lecardeur L, Cellard C, Lepage M, Lecomte T. Les interventions psychosociales destinées aux personnes composant avec un premier épisode psychotique : une revue narrative et critique. SANTE MENTALE AU QUEBEC 2021. [DOI: 10.7202/1088184ar] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Pothier W, Roy MA, Corbière M, Thibaudeau É, Achim AM, Wykes T, Reeder C, Chagnon Y, Cellard C. Personalized cognitive remediation therapy to facilitate return to work or to school in recent-onset psychosis. Neurocase 2020; 26:340-352. [PMID: 33119429 DOI: 10.1080/13554794.2020.1841797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Cognitive deficits are barriers to job acquisition or return to school, and can be reduced through Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT). The main goal of this multiple case study was to investigate the effect of personalized CRT on occupational status in three participants with a recent-onset psychosis. Two cases improved their occupational status at post-treatment, and showed improvements in cognitive, psychological, and/or clinical variables. This study suggests that personalized CRT may facilitate job acquisition or return to school. However, the different pathways showed by our cases indicate that personalized CRT may influence occupational status through multiple mechanisms, underlining the relevance of treatment personalization.
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- William Pothier
- École De Psychologie, Université Laval , Québec, QC, Canada.,Centre De Recherche CERVO , Québec, QC, Canada
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- Centre De Recherche CERVO , Québec, QC, Canada.,Département De Psychiatrie Et Neurosciences, Université Laval , Québec, QC, Canada
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- Département d'éducation et pédagogie, Université Du Québec À Montréal (UQÀM) , Montréal, Qc, Canada.,Centre De Recherche De l'Institut Universitaire En Santé Mentale De Montréal , Montréal, QC, Canada
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- École De Psychologie, Université Laval , Québec, QC, Canada.,Centre De Recherche CERVO , Québec, QC, Canada
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London , London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London , London, UK
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- École De Psychologie, Université Laval , Québec, QC, Canada
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- École De Psychologie, Université Laval , Québec, QC, Canada.,Centre De Recherche CERVO , Québec, QC, Canada
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Hagen BI, Landrø NI, Lau B, Koster EHW, Stubberud J. Predictors of Long-Term Improvement Following Cognitive Remediation in a Sample With Elevated Depressive Symptoms. Front Psychol 2020; 11:2232. [PMID: 33013583 PMCID: PMC7516280 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.02232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective Cognitive remediation (CR) techniques (interventions to enhance cognitive functioning) have proven moderately effective in improving cognition and daily functioning in major depressive disorder (MDD). However, baseline predictors of treatment response are lacking. The present study aimed to identify factors influencing long-term CR outcomes in a sample with current or previous, mild or moderate MDD and with self-reported cognitive deficits. Methods Forty-two completers of group-based CR (strategy learning or drill-and-practice), were pooled into one sample. Based on change scores from baseline to 6-month follow-up, participants were categorized as “improvers” or “non-improvers” using reliable change index calculations. Measures included a questionnaire of everyday executive functioning and a neuropsychological test of attention. Finally, improvers and non-improvers were compared in terms of various sociodemographic, psychological, illness-related, and neuropsychological baseline variables. Results Seventeen participants improved reliably in everyday executive functioning, and fourteen demonstrated a reliable improvement in attention. No statistically significant differences emerged between improvers and non-improvers. Conclusion No major predictors of CR were identified. Importantly, the current findings are insufficient to guide clinical decision-making. Large-scale studies with a priori hypotheses are needed to make advances in the future.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Experimental Clinical and Health Psychology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Research, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Nibbio G, Barlati S, Cacciani P, Corsini P, Mosca A, Ceraso A, Deste G, Vita A. Evidence-Based Integrated Intervention in Patients with Schizophrenia: A Pilot Study of Feasibility and Effectiveness in a Real-World Rehabilitation Setting. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E3352. [PMID: 32408561 PMCID: PMC7277196 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17103352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Impairment in real-world functioning remains one of the most problematic challenges that people with schizophrenia have to face. Various psychosocial interventions have proven to be effective in promoting recovery and improving functioning in schizophrenia; however, their implementation and their effectiveness in routine rehabilitation practice are still objects of study. The present pilot study aimed to assess the feasibility and effectiveness on clinical and real-world outcomes of an integrated treatment protocol composed of stable pharmacological treatment, computer-assisted cognitive remediation and social skills training provided in a rehabilitation center. Predictors of functional improvement were also assessed. Seventy-two patients diagnosed with schizophrenia participated in the study. A significant (p < 0.001) improvement in positive, negative and total symptoms, as well as in global clinical severity and real-world functioning outcomes was observed, with a large effect size in positive and total symptoms, global clinical severity and real-world functioning, and a moderate effect size on negative symptoms. Improvement in total symptoms (p < 0.001) and in global clinical severity (p = 0.007) emerged as individual predictors of functional improvement. These findings, although preliminary, suggest that an integrated, evidence-based treatment program is feasible and effective in a real-world rehabilitation context, and that similar interventions should be further implemented in everyday clinical practice.
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- Gabriele Nibbio
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (G.N.); (A.C.); (A.V.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (G.N.); (A.C.); (A.V.)
- Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (P.C.); (P.C.); (A.M.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (P.C.); (P.C.); (A.M.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (P.C.); (P.C.); (A.M.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (P.C.); (P.C.); (A.M.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (G.N.); (A.C.); (A.V.)
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- Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (P.C.); (P.C.); (A.M.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (G.N.); (A.C.); (A.V.)
- Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (P.C.); (P.C.); (A.M.); (G.D.)
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Amado I, Moualla M, Jouve J, Brénugat-Herné L, Attali D, Willard D, Rigaut B, Malangin B, Kern L, Meyniel C, Gaillard R, Plaze M, Perquier F, Yannick M. Employment, Studies and Feelings: Two to Nine Years After a Personalized Program of Cognitive Remediation in Psychiatric Patients. Front Psychiatry 2020; 11:609. [PMID: 32733290 PMCID: PMC7358613 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Employment rate in psychiatry is around 10 to 30%. Cognitive remediation (CR) associated with psychosocial rehabilitation shows good functional outcomes, with a high level of satisfaction in participants provided by tailored CR. However, few studies looked at the long-term outcome in participants who experienced such a program. This retrospective survey examines the outcome of persons having psychiatric diseases 2 to 9 years after being treated with a personalized CR program. The survey included 12 domains with questions relevant to work, studies, before CR (T1) and at the moment of the survey (T2), questions about housing, relatedness, familiar relationships and daily activities at T2. Finally, a narrative interview was included to express feelings of the participants about CR. Sixty-six participants completed the survey, and were treated with neurocognitive or social cognition programs. Their diagnosis was: schizophrenia (80.3%), neurodevelopment disorder (autism as well as genetic or metabolic disease with psychiatric expression) (15.2%) and bipolar disorder (4.5%). The comparison between T1 and T2 showed significant difference for job employment (P < 0.001), even for competitive jobs (p < 0.007), for performing studies (p = 0.033), for practicing a physical activity (0.033) or reading (0.002). Outcome was also examined in reference to the delay from CR to highlight changes in patient characteristics and service delivery over the years. Hence, the total sample was split in two subgroups: CR delivered in 2009-2013 (n = 37); CR delivered in 2014-2016 (n = 29). While in the former group more participants were working (p = 0.037), in the latter group, which was younger (p = 0.04), more participants were studying (p = 0.02). At T2, a majority of persons experienced no relapse, three years (79.1%) to 8 years (56.8%) after CR, when referring to the anamnesis. Concerning subjective perception of CR, participants expressed feelings concerning positive impact on clarity of thought, on cognitive functions, self-confidence, perceiving CR as an efficient help for work and studies. To conclude, even long years after a personalized CR program, good benefits in terms of employment or studies emerge when compared to the status before CR, with good determinants for recovery in terms of leisure or physical activity practice.
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- Isabelle Amado
- Groupe Hospitalier Universitaire Paris Psychiatrie et Neurosciences, Sainte Anne Hospital, Paris, France.,Psychiatry and Neuroscience Center, National Resource Center for Cognitive Remediation and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (C3RP), Paris, France.,Inserm U 1266, Paris, France.,Cundill Center for Child and Youth Depression, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Groupe Hospitalier Universitaire Paris Psychiatrie et Neurosciences, Sainte Anne Hospital, Paris, France.,Psychiatry and Neuroscience Center, National Resource Center for Cognitive Remediation and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (C3RP), Paris, France
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- Psychiatry and Neuroscience Center, National Resource Center for Cognitive Remediation and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (C3RP), Paris, France
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- Groupe Hospitalier Universitaire Paris Psychiatrie et Neurosciences, Sainte Anne Hospital, Paris, France.,Psychiatry and Neuroscience Center, National Resource Center for Cognitive Remediation and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (C3RP), Paris, France
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- Groupe Hospitalier Universitaire Paris Psychiatrie et Neurosciences, Sainte Anne Hospital, Paris, France.,Psychiatry and Neuroscience Center, National Resource Center for Cognitive Remediation and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (C3RP), Paris, France
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- Groupe Hospitalier Universitaire Paris Psychiatrie et Neurosciences, Sainte Anne Hospital, Paris, France.,Psychiatry and Neuroscience Center, National Resource Center for Cognitive Remediation and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (C3RP), Paris, France.,Inserm U 1266, Paris, France.,Cundill Center for Child and Youth Depression, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Groupe Hospitalier Universitaire Paris Psychiatrie et Neurosciences, Sainte Anne Hospital, Paris, France.,Psychiatry and Neuroscience Center, National Resource Center for Cognitive Remediation and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (C3RP), Paris, France
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- Groupe Hospitalier Universitaire Paris Psychiatrie et Neurosciences, Sainte Anne Hospital, Paris, France.,Psychiatry and Neuroscience Center, National Resource Center for Cognitive Remediation and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (C3RP), Paris, France
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- Laboratoire, CeSRM, UFR STAPS, Université Paris Nanterre, Nanterre, France
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- Laboratoire CLIPSYD, EA4430, Université Paris Nanterre, Nanterre, France
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- Groupe Hospitalier Universitaire Paris Psychiatrie et Neurosciences, Sainte Anne Hospital, Paris, France
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- Groupe Hospitalier Universitaire Paris Psychiatrie et Neurosciences, Sainte Anne Hospital, Paris, France
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- Inserm U 1266, Paris, France.,Laboratoire CLIPSYD, EA4430, Université Paris Nanterre, Nanterre, France
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Estrada F, Crosas JM, Ahuir M, Pérez-Muñoz S, Zabala W, Aguayo R, Barbero JD, Montalvo I, Tost M, Llauradó L, Guardia A, Palao D, Monreal JA, Labad J. Free Thyroxine Concentrations Moderate the Response to a Cognitive Remediation Therapy in People With Early Psychosis: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial. Front Psychiatry 2020; 11:636. [PMID: 32733292 PMCID: PMC7358368 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cognitive deficits are a cause of functional disability in psychotic disorders. Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) might be applied to improve these deficits. We conducted a pilot study to explore whether thyroid hormones might predict the response to CRT in patients with recent-onset psychosis (ROP). METHODS Twenty-eight stable ROP outpatients (9 women) were randomized to receive computerized CRT (N=14) or treatment as usual (TAU) (N=14), over three months. Both cognitive and thyroid functions were assessed at the baseline and after those three months to all patients. A full cognitive battery (CANTAB) was administered before and after the treatment. Serum levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (FT4) were measured. FT4 concentrations were recoded into a dichotomic variable (FT4 group) based on the median of the sample (1.2 ng/dL). Data were analyzed on an intention-to-treat basis with linear mixed models. Afterwards, we offered CRT to all participants from the TAU group and seven enrolled CRT, reassessing them when finished. Secondary analyses were repeated in a sample of 14 participants who completed the CRT (either from the beginning or after the TAU period) and attended at least one third of the sessions. RESULTS The linear mixed models showed a significant time x CRT x FT4 group effect in two cognitive tasks dealing with executive functions and sustained attention (participants with higher FT4 concentrations worsened executive functions but improved sustained attention after CRT). In the secondary analysis including all patients assigned to CRT, higher FT4 concentrations were associated with a poorer response in verbal memory but a better response in spatial working memory. CONCLUSIONS Free thyroxine concentrations moderate the response to a CRT in patients with early psychosis.
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- Francesc Estrada
- Department of Mental Health, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT), Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Sabadell, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Mental Health, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT), Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Sabadell, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Mental Health, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT), Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Sabadell, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Mental Health, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT), Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Sabadell, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Mental Health, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT), Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Sabadell, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Mental Health, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT), Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Sabadell, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Mental Health, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT), Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Sabadell, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Mental Health, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT), Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Sabadell, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Mental Health, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT), Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Sabadell, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Mental Health, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT), Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Sabadell, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Mental Health, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT), Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Sabadell, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Mental Health, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT), Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Sabadell, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Carlos III Health Institute, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Mental Health, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT), Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Sabadell, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Carlos III Health Institute, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Mental Health, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT), Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Sabadell, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Carlos III Health Institute, Madrid, Spain
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