[Cognitive remediation and work therapy in the outpatient treatment of patients with schizophrenia].
In the present paper, we describe a behavioral rehabilitation program for patients with schizophrenia. The program combines vocational rehabilitation with cognitive training, thereby addressing two of the hallmark impairments of this chronic disorder. In addition to targeting these two types of impairments, we also wished to investigate the impact of one on the other. Specifically, previous research has suggested that cognitive impairments may serve as rate-limiters in the psychosocial rehabilitation of patients with schizophrenia. Our intent was to investigate whether specifically addressing and remediating these cognitive deficits would in turn lead to superior outcomes in vocational rehabilitation. Following a detailed description of our program, we offer initial support for the efficacy of this type of approach in both improving cognitive function as well as leading to better functional outcomes.
Fiszdon
Joanna M
JM
VA Connecticut Healthcare System and Yale University School of Medicine, CT, USA.
Bell
Morris D
MD
D000328:Adult; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000628:therapy*; D014937:Work