2012
Neuroplasticity‐based computerized cognitive remediation for geriatric depression
Morimoto SS, Wexler BE, Alexopoulos GS. Neuroplasticity‐based computerized cognitive remediation for geriatric depression. International Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2012, 27: 1239-1247. PMID: 22451346, PMCID: PMC3387346, DOI: 10.1002/gps.3776.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComputerized cognitive remediationCognitive remediationExecutive dysfunctionGeriatric depressionSpecific executive deficitsSpecific neurocognitive deficitsSpecific cerebral networksNovel treatment interventionsAvailable treatment studiesNovel treatment modelExecutive deficitsEmotional regulationNeurocognitive deficitsUnderlying neurobiologyMental health reportsCerebral networksOlder adultsTreatment modelTreatment interventionsDepressed eldersTreatment studiesBehavioral changesNew interventionsDepressionDeficits
2008
Symptoms versus neurocognition as predictors of change in life skills in schizophrenia after outpatient rehabilitation
Kurtz MM, Wexler BE, Fujimoto M, Shagan DS, Seltzer JC. Symptoms versus neurocognition as predictors of change in life skills in schizophrenia after outpatient rehabilitation. Schizophrenia Research 2008, 102: 303-311. PMID: 18495433, PMCID: PMC2519168, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2008.03.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdultAmbulatory CareCognition DisordersCognitive Behavioral TherapyFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychotic DisordersSchizophreniaSchizophrenic PsychologyTherapy, Computer-AssistedVerbal LearningConceptsEveryday life skillsPerformance-based measuresLife skillsVerbal learningVerbal abilityCognitive rehabilitation interventionLongitudinal studyPredictors of changeMeasures of symptomsCognitive interventionsVisual vigilanceSustained vigilanceProcessing speedNeurocognitive deficitsNeurocognitive functionNegative symptomsBody of literatureNeurocognitionSkillsRehabilitation interventionsSchizoaffective disorderOutpatient rehabilitationCurrent studySchizophreniaRehabilitation strategies
2005
Neurocognitive Function in Schizophrenia at a 10-Year Follow-Up: A Preliminary Investigation
Kurtz MM, Seltzer JC, Ferrand JL, Wexler BE. Neurocognitive Function in Schizophrenia at a 10-Year Follow-Up: A Preliminary Investigation. CNS Spectrums 2005, 10: 277-280. PMID: 15788955, DOI: 10.1017/s1092852900022598.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeurocognitive deficitsIntelligence quotientMiddle-age patientsSubgroup of patientsYears of treatmentSpecific neurocognitive skillsWechsler Adult Intelligence ScaleSustained auditory attentionMeasures of attentionNon-verbal memoryException of performanceFull-scale intelligence quotientNeurocognitive test performanceNeuropsychological test batteryAdult Intelligence ScalePatient ageIllness onsetDisease onsetMotor functionAuditory attentionNeurodevelopmental modelPatientsNeurocognitive skillsNeurocognitive functionMotor sequencing