2017
Effects of cognitive remediation on negative symptoms dimensions: exploring the role of working memory
Cella M, Stahl D, Morris S, Keefe R, Bell M, Wykes T. Effects of cognitive remediation on negative symptoms dimensions: exploring the role of working memory. Psychological Medicine 2017, 47: 2593-2601. PMID: 28866985, PMCID: PMC5647678, DOI: 10.1017/s0033291717000757.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExpressive negative symptomsCognitive remediationNegative symptomsEffect of CRLetter-Number Span TestControl conditionNegative symptom dimensionsNegative symptom reductionCognitive trainingCognitive underpinningsWM gainsCognitive domainsSpan testDigit spanSocial amotivationWM scoresMemory problemsSignificant mediatorNegative Syndrome ScaleSymptom dimensionsSymptom reductionAmotivation levelsCurrent findingsPossible mediatorsSyndrome Scale
2008
Neurocognition, Social Cognition, Perceived Social Discomfort, and Vocational Outcomes in Schizophrenia
Bell M, Tsang HW, Greig TC, Bryson GJ. Neurocognition, Social Cognition, Perceived Social Discomfort, and Vocational Outcomes in Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Bulletin 2008, 35: 738-747. PMID: 18245058, PMCID: PMC2696363, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbm169.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial cognitionSocial discomfortLatent constructsRehabilitation outcomesPoorer social cognitionTheory of mindImportant mediating variableConfirmatory factor analysisWork therapy programExecutive functioningVerbal memoryAffect recognitionPoor rehabilitation outcomeProcessing speedTest batteryCognitionNeurocognitionMediating variableVocational outcomesThought disorderPath analysisIndirect effectsTherapy programPossible mediatorsFactor analysis