Neurocognitive and Social Cognitive Approaches for Improving Functional Outcome in Early Psychosis : Theoretical Considerations and Current State of Evidence
Joint Authors
Allott, Kelly
Bartholomeusz, Cali F.
Source
Schizophrenia Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Improving functional outcome, in addition to alleviating psychotic symptoms, is now a major treatment objective in schizophrenia research.
Given the large body of evidence suggesting pharmacological treatments generally have minimal effects on indices of functioning, research has turned to psychosocial rehabilitation programs.
Among these, neurocognitive and social cognitive interventions are at the forefront of this field and are argued to target core deficits inherent to the schizophrenia illness.
However, to date, research trials have primarily focused on chronic schizophrenia populations, neglecting the early psychosis groups who are often as severely impaired in social and occupational functioning.
This theoretical paper will outline the rationale for investigating adjunctive cognitive-based interventions in the early phases of psychotic illness, critically examine the current approach strategies used in these interventions, and assess the evidence supporting certain training programs for improving functional outcome in early psychosis.
Potential pathways for future research will be discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bartholomeusz, Cali F.& Allott, Kelly. 2012. Neurocognitive and Social Cognitive Approaches for Improving Functional Outcome in Early Psychosis : Theoretical Considerations and Current State of Evidence. Schizophrenia Research and Treatment،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500302
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bartholomeusz, Cali F.& Allott, Kelly. Neurocognitive and Social Cognitive Approaches for Improving Functional Outcome in Early Psychosis : Theoretical Considerations and Current State of Evidence. Schizophrenia Research and Treatment No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500302
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bartholomeusz, Cali F.& Allott, Kelly. Neurocognitive and Social Cognitive Approaches for Improving Functional Outcome in Early Psychosis : Theoretical Considerations and Current State of Evidence. Schizophrenia Research and Treatment. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500302
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500302