2012
Computerized cognitive remediation training for schizophrenia: An open label, multi-site, multinational methodology study
Murthy NV, Mahncke H, Wexler BE, Maruff P, Inamdar A, Zucchetto M, Lund J, Shabbir S, Shergill S, Keshavan M, Kapur S, Laruelle M, Alexander R. Computerized cognitive remediation training for schizophrenia: An open label, multi-site, multinational methodology study. Schizophrenia Research 2012, 139: 87-91. PMID: 22342330, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2012.01.042.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFunctional capacity outcome measuresCognitive Assessment InterviewBrain Fitness ProgramSignificant treatment effectOutcome measuresRegular antipsychotic medicationStable adult patientsNon-pharmacological methodsCognitive performanceTreatment effectsComputerized cognitive remediation trainingMultinational clinical trialsSingle-site studyTraining effectsCognitive remediation trainingOpen labelAdult patientsAntipsychotic medicationCAI scoreClinical trialsCognitive impairmentMulti-site studyExercise taskRemediation trainingNeuropsychological tasks
2003
Cognitive remediation of working memory deficits: durability of training effects in severely impaired and less severely impaired schizophrenia
Bell M, Bryson G, Wexler BE. Cognitive remediation of working memory deficits: durability of training effects in severely impaired and less severely impaired schizophrenia. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica 2003, 108: 101-109. PMID: 12823166, DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0447.2003.00090.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeurocognitive enhancement therapyWork therapyCognitive remediationTraining effectsSocial information processingCognitive training exercisesExecutive functionMemory performanceEnhancement therapyMemory deficitsInformation processingSeverity of impairmentDuration of trainingGreater improvementSchizoaffective disorderMemoryParticipantsTraining exercisesMost participantsImpairment severitySchizophreniaTrainingDuration of effectSeverity groupsDeficits