2008
Predictors of change in life skills in schizophrenia after cognitive remediation
Kurtz MM, Seltzer JC, Fujimoto M, Shagan DS, Wexler BE. Predictors of change in life skills in schizophrenia after cognitive remediation. Schizophrenia Research 2008, 107: 267-274. PMID: 19006657, PMCID: PMC3399665, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2008.10.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdultAttentionCognition DisordersComprehensionComputer-Assisted InstructionFemaleHumansInhibition, PsychologicalMemory, Short-TermMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsProblem SolvingPrognosisPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychometricsPsychomotor PerformanceRemedial TeachingSchizophreniaSchizophrenic PsychologySocializationSoftwareVerbal LearningYoung AdultConceptsCognitive remediationAuditory attentionPerformance-based measuresRemediation interventionsComputer-assisted cognitive remediationLife skillsCognitive remediation interventionsSustained auditory attentionEveryday life skillsTreatment-related improvementTreatment process variablesOutpatient rehabilitation treatmentPredictors of changeMeasures of symptomsVerbal abilityVerbal learningTreatment outcome measuresNeurocognitive variablesNeurocognitive functionMemoryNegative symptomsSchizoaffective disorderPredictor studiesCurrent studySchizophreniaSymptoms 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
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