2007
Improved cognitive function in schizophrenia after one year of cognitive training and vocational services
Greig TC, Zito W, Wexler BE, Fiszdon J, Bell MD. Improved cognitive function in schizophrenia after one year of cognitive training and vocational services. Schizophrenia Research 2007, 96: 156-161. PMID: 17669629, PMCID: PMC2080620, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2007.07.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeurocognitive enhancement therapyCognitive training exercisesCognitive remediation programNeuropsychological test batterySchizoaffective disorderCognitive trainingExecutive functionEnhancement therapyTest batteryCognitive functionCognitive deficitsRemediation programVocational programsCommunity mental health centerYear-long programMental health centersFeedback groupVocational servicesStable outpatientsParticipantsSchizophreniaTraining exercisesProcessing groupUrban community mental health centerSupport programs
2006
Computer-assisted cognitive remediation in schizophrenia: What is the active ingredient?
Kurtz MM, Seltzer JC, Shagan DS, Thime WR, Wexler BE. Computer-assisted cognitive remediation in schizophrenia: What is the active ingredient? Schizophrenia Research 2006, 89: 251-260. PMID: 17070671, PMCID: PMC2095777, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2006.09.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAttentionCognition DisordersComputer User TrainingComputer-Assisted InstructionFemaleHumansMaleMemory, Short-TermMental RecallMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsPattern Recognition, VisualProblem SolvingReaction TimeRemedial TeachingSchizophreniaSchizophrenic LanguageSchizophrenic PsychologySpeech PerceptionConceptsComputer-assisted cognitive remediationTraining control conditionCognitive remediationNeurocognitive functionComprehensive neuropsychological test batteryCognitive remediation interventionsCognitive remediation trainingSpatial episodic memoryControl conditionNeuropsychological test batteryEpisodic memoryComplex behavioral treatmentsBody of researchCognitive stimulationRemediation interventionsCognitive challengesNeurocognitive testsProcessing speedBehavioral treatmentTest batteryMemoryExperimental interventionSchizophreniaNon-specific stimulationIntervention
2005
Differences in performance and learning proficiency on the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test in schizophrenia: Do they reflect distinct neurocognitive subtypes with distinct functional profiles?
Kurtz MM, Wexler BE. Differences in performance and learning proficiency on the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test in schizophrenia: Do they reflect distinct neurocognitive subtypes with distinct functional profiles? Schizophrenia Research 2005, 81: 167-171. PMID: 16243489, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2005.09.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdultAttentionCognition DisordersCuesDiscrimination LearningFemaleHumansLearning DisabilitiesMaleMemory, Short-TermMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsPractice, PsychologicalProblem SolvingPsychometricsPsychomotor PerformanceReaction TimeSchizophreniaSchizophrenic PsychologyConceptsWisconsin Card Sorting TestUCSD Performance-based Skills AssessmentCard Sorting TestSorting TestComprehensive neurocognitive test batteryPerformance-Based Skills AssessmentDifferent neurocognitive profilesNeurocognitive test batteryPerformance-based measuresBehavioral treatment interventionsSecond measureNeurocognitive subtypesNeurocognitive profileMotor sequencingWCST performancePoor learnersTest batteryGood learnersDistinct functional profilesSubtyping of patientsTreatment interventionsIndependent measuresLearnersSkills assessmentGreater functional capacity