2010
Memory profiles in schizophrenia: Categorization validity and stability
Bell MD, Johannesen JK, Greig TC, Wexler BE. Memory profiles in schizophrenia: Categorization validity and stability. Schizophrenia Research 2010, 118: 26-33. PMID: 20085855, PMCID: PMC3699867, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2009.12.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial cognitive domainsMemory profileCognitive domainsHopkins Verbal LearningCluster analytic techniquesSocial cognitionVerbal learningVerbal memorySubcortical impairmentNeuropsychological assessmentCommunity mental health centerCortical impairmentMental health centersSchizoaffective disorderMotor speedCurrent studySchizophreniaIllness characteristicsMemoryUrban community mental health centerImpairmentSimple decision rulesCognitionCluster analysisCluster groups
2008
Neurocognitive enhancement therapy with vocational services: Work outcomes at two-year follow-up
Bell MD, Zito W, Greig T, Wexler BE. Neurocognitive enhancement therapy with vocational services: Work outcomes at two-year follow-up. Schizophrenia Research 2008, 105: 18-29. PMID: 18715755, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2008.06.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCognition DisordersCognitive Behavioral TherapyCombined Modality TherapyEmploymentEmployment, SupportedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleNeuropsychological TestsOccupational TherapyPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychotherapy, GroupPsychotic DisordersRehabilitation, VocationalSchizophreniaSchizophrenic PsychologyTreatment OutcomeVocational EducationConceptsNeurocognitive enhancement therapyEnhancement therapyComputer-based cognitive trainingCommunity-based vocational servicesWeekly support groupsCognitive remediationCognitive trainingExecutive functionWork outcomesRemediation programVocational outcomesCommunity mental health centerMental health centersCognitive impairmentSixth quarterVocational servicesNet trainingTherapy outcomeSupport groupsCompetitive employmentSchizophreniaRehabilitation methodsSchizoaffective patientsEmployment programsTraining
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
2005
Effects of Cigarette Smoking on Spatial Working Memory and Attentional Deficits in Schizophrenia: Involvement of Nicotinic Receptor Mechanisms
Sacco KA, Termine A, Seyal A, Dudas MM, Vessicchio JC, Krishnan-Sarin S, Jatlow PI, Wexler BE, George TP. Effects of Cigarette Smoking on Spatial Working Memory and Attentional Deficits in Schizophrenia: Involvement of Nicotinic Receptor Mechanisms. JAMA Psychiatry 2005, 62: 649-659. PMID: 15939842, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.62.6.649.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVisuospatial working memoryWorking memoryAttentional deficitsCognitive deficitsOvernight abstinenceContinuous Performance Test scoresSpatial working memoryOutpatient mental health centersPerformance test scoresCognitive enhancementCPT performanceNeuropsychological assessmentSmoking reinstatementTobacco cravingControl smokersTest scoresCounterbalanced mannerMental health centersCognitive impairmentReinstatementSubjective effectsNicotine dependenceCigarette smokingDeficitsNicotinic receptor mechanismsNeurocognitive enhancement therapy with work therapy: Productivity outcomes at 6- and 12-month follow-ups
Bell MD, Bryson GJ, Greig TC, Fiszdon JM, Wexler BE. Neurocognitive enhancement therapy with work therapy: Productivity outcomes at 6- and 12-month follow-ups. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2005, 42: 829. PMID: 16680620, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2005.03.0061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCognitive Behavioral TherapyCombined Modality TherapyFollow-Up StudiesHumansMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsOdds RatioPatient ComplianceProbabilityPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychotic DisordersRehabilitation, VocationalRisk AssessmentSchizophreniaTask Performance and AnalysisTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsNeurocognitive enhancement therapyWork therapyCognitive trainingEnhancement therapyComputerized cognitive trainingExecutive functionWork outcomesCommunity mental health centerDiagnosis of schizophreniaMental health centersMental hygiene clinicSchizoaffective disorderRandom effects analysisNet trainingProductivity outcomesTrainingRehabilitation programSchizophreniaMore hoursMemoryPresent studyDisordersOutcomesEffect analysisFindings