Computerized cognitive training is associated with improved psychosocial treatment engagement in schizophrenia

Poor treatment engagement is an enduring problem in the care of patients with schizophrenia. Evidence suggests that targeted cognitive training (TCT) improves cognition and functional outcomes, but this time-consuming intervention might reduce patients' engagement in other treatment activities when implemented in real-world settings. This is especially true of residential care programs which encourage patients to engage in group therapies, self-care, and a wide variety of structured social, work, and other rehabilitation activities.

Source: Schizophrenia Research - June 18, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Michael L. Thomas, Emily B.H. Treichler, Andrew Bismark, Alexandra L. Shiluk, Melissa Tarasenko, Wen Zhang, Yash B. Joshi, Joyce Sprock, Lauren Cardoso, Kristine Tiernan, Gregory A. Light Source Type: research