Positive effects of a novel cognitive remediation computer game (X-Cog) in first episode psychosis: a pilot study

Autor:	Majid M. Saleem, Andy J. Scally, Anita Brewin, Kay Marshall, Jo C. Neill, Michael K. Harte
Rok vydání:	2013
Předmět:	Psychiatry and Mental health Cog Cognitive remediation therapy First episode psychosis Treatment as usual Small sample Cognition Psychology Neurocognitive Clinical psychology Computer game
Zdroj:	Psychosis. 6:215-219
ISSN:	1752-2447 1752-2439
Popis:	Aim: Improved approaches to remediate cognitive deficits are needed. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a novel cognitive remediation (CR) game in first episode psychosis (FEP). Methods: Participants were 11 FEP clients in two treatment arms; CR and Treatment as Usual (TAU). Baseline assessments included pre-morbid IQ, symptoms and neurocognition. The CR group had 8 sessions of therapy in a group setting with the control group receiving TAU. Post intervention groups were re-assessed for symptoms and cognitive function. Results: There were no significant differences between groups at baseline in symptoms or cognitive function. Post intervention significant improvements were observed in negative symptoms and executive function along with a significant relationship between negative symptoms and executive function in the CR group. Conclusions: These data, from a small sample, suggest that X-Cog could form part of an effective strategy to remediate cognitive deficits.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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