Reduction of schizophrenic deficits by cognitive training: an evaluative study

The significance of training programmes was assessed in reducing cognitive deficits in schizophrenics. In a controlled clinical trial, which included 15 experimental and 15 comparison subjects, training was shown to be effective with regard to more complex cognitive functions rather than on an eleme...

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Published inEuropean archives of psychiatry and neurological sciences Vol. 239; no. 6; p. 366
Main Authors Olbrich, R, Mussgay, L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.01.1990
Subjects
Adult
Attention
Cognition Disorders - therapy
Cognitive Therapy - methods
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Neuropsychological Tests
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Reaction Time
Schizophrenia - therapy
Schizophrenic Psychology
Social Adjustment
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ISSN0175-758X
DOI10.1007/bf01734543

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Summary:The significance of training programmes was assessed in reducing cognitive deficits in schizophrenics. In a controlled clinical trial, which included 15 experimental and 15 comparison subjects, training was shown to be effective with regard to more complex cognitive functions rather than on an elementary level. Results are discussed with regard to theoretical and practical implications.
ISSN:0175-758X
DOI:10.1007/bf01734543