2024
The combination of donepezil and cognitive training for improving treatment outcomes for alcohol use disorder: Design of a randomized controlled trial
Yoon G, Sofuoglu M, Petrakis I, Pittman B, Bell M. The combination of donepezil and cognitive training for improving treatment outcomes for alcohol use disorder: Design of a randomized controlled trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2024, 145: 107657. PMID: 39111388, PMCID: PMC11423257, DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2024.107657.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive remediation therapyAlcohol use disorderAlcohol use disorder treatment outcomesNeurocognitive functionCombination of donepezilRemediation therapyUse disorderTreatment outcomesDevelopment of alcohol use disordersReduce heavy drinking daysHeavy drinking daysGlobal neurocognitive functioningImprove neurocognitive functionEnhanced neurocognitive functionImprove cognitive functionRandomized controlled trialsReduce alcohol consumptionNeurobiological evidenceDrinking daysNeurocognitive function scoresCognitive trainingVA Connecticut Healthcare SystemCognitive functionImprove treatment outcomesCognitive impairment
2017
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive Remediation and Work Therapy in the Early Phase of Substance Use Disorder Recovery for Older Veterans: Neurocognitive and Substance Use Outcomes
Bell MD, Laws HB, Petrakis IB. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive Remediation and Work Therapy in the Early Phase of Substance Use Disorder Recovery for Older Veterans: Neurocognitive and Substance Use Outcomes. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal 2017, 40: 94-102. PMID: 27732034, PMCID: PMC5378626, DOI: 10.1037/prj0000211.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive remediation therapyWork therapySUD outcomesExecutive Function IndexOutpatient veteransSubstance use disorder outcomesDays of abstinenceExecutive functionPremorbid IQCognitive changesCognitive recoveryPilot study reportsDisorder outcomesResidential treatmentSubstance useCognitive impairmentDrug abuseBaseline assessmentTotal abstinenceMixed effects modelsAbstinenceVeteransOutpatient treatmentSUDBlind assessment
2013
The treatment of substance misuse in people with serious mental disorders
Bell M, Choi J, Lysaker P. The treatment of substance misuse in people with serious mental disorders. 2013, 161-174. DOI: 10.4324/9780203832677-15.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychiatric disordersPersistent mental illnessSevere psychiatric disordersSerious mental disordersEvidence-based practiceTheory of mindRehabilitation settingsCognitive impairmentSubstance misuseMental illnessMental disordersWork performance evaluationEmotion recognitionExecutive functionSupportive servicesOrganizational psychologyDisordersVocational servicesCompetitive jobsSmall literatureSocial environmentRegular feedbackIllnessImpairment
2011
Social Cognitive Impairments and Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia: Are There Subtypes With Distinct Functional Correlates?
Bell MD, Corbera S, Johannesen JK, Fiszdon JM, Wexler BE. Social Cognitive Impairments and Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia: Are There Subtypes With Distinct Functional Correlates? Schizophrenia Bulletin 2011, 39: 186-196. PMID: 21976710, PMCID: PMC3523908, DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbr125.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigher social cognitionLower social cognitionSocial cognitive impairmentsHigh-negative symptom groupSocial cognitionNegative-symptom groupNegative symptomsCaruso Emotional Intelligence TestSocial cognitive measuresEmotional Intelligence TestSocial cognitive factorsCognitive impairmentSymptom groupsNegative symptom factorMayer-SaloveyCommon assessment instrumentsCognitive factorsCognitive measuresSubstance abuse historyIntelligence testsCore featuresAbuse historyIndependent dimensionsDistinct factorsSymptom factors
2010
Social attribution test — multiple choice (SAT-MC) in schizophrenia: Comparison with community sample and relationship to neurocognitive, social cognitive and symptom measures
Bell MD, Fiszdon JM, Greig TC, Wexler BE. Social attribution test — multiple choice (SAT-MC) in schizophrenia: Comparison with community sample and relationship to neurocognitive, social cognitive and symptom measures. Schizophrenia Research 2010, 122: 164-171. PMID: 20400268, PMCID: PMC2908733, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2010.03.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnalysis of VarianceChoice BehaviorCognition DisordersDisability EvaluationFemaleHumansInterpersonal RelationsLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesReproducibility of ResultsResidence CharacteristicsROC CurveSchizophreniaSchizophrenic PsychologySocial PerceptionConceptsSocial Attribution Task-Multiple ChoiceSocial cognitive measuresCognitive measuresAffect recognitionCommunity sampleSocial cognitive impairmentsTheory of mindSignificant group differencesMATRICS batteryNeurocognitive measuresSCZ participantsVerbal processesAutism researchCognition indexLongitudinal designSymptom measuresGroup differencesCognitive impairmentCommunity-dwelling participantsGeometric figuresSchizoaffective disorderParticipantsSchizophreniaImpairmentMultiple-choice questions
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
2004
The Vocational Cognitive Rating Scale: A scale for the assessment of cognitive functioning at work for clients with severe mental illness
Greig T, Nicholls S, Bryson G, Bell M. The Vocational Cognitive Rating Scale: A scale for the assessment of cognitive functioning at work for clients with severe mental illness. Journal Of Vocational Rehabilitation 2004, 21: 71-81. DOI: 10.3233/jvr-2004-00254.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognition Rating ScaleSevere mental illnessMental illnessRating ScaleAssessment of cognitive functionMeasure cognitive impairmentChronic mental illnessVocational rehabilitation of peopleRehabilitation of peopleInter-rater reliabilityPredictive validityCognitive functionVocational rehabilitationTotal scoreCognitive impairmentInternal consistencyIndividual itemsInter-raterCronbach's alphaIndependent samplesTest constructionExcellent rangeWorkplace observationsWorking hoursIllness
2001
Memory and executive function impairments in deficit syndrome schizophrenia
Bryson G, Whelahan H, Bell M. Memory and executive function impairments in deficit syndrome schizophrenia. Psychiatry Research 2001, 102: 29-37. PMID: 11368837, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-1781(01)00245-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDeficit syndrome schizophreniaVerbal memoryWisconsin Card Sorting TestWechsler Adult Intelligence TestVerbal memory factorCognitive impairmentSpecific cognitive impairmentsCard Sorting TestExecutive function impairmentWechsler Memory ScaleAdult Intelligence TestGlobal cognitive impairmentNon-deficit syndromeExecutive processingExecutive functioningExecutive functionMemory factorMemory ScaleSorting TestIntelligence testsDeficit groupMemoryFactor analysisDeficit syndromeImpairment
1998
The Functional Consequences of Memory Impairments on Initial Work Performance in People with Schizophrenia
BRYSON G, BELL M, KAPLAN E, GREIG T. The Functional Consequences of Memory Impairments on Initial Work Performance in People with Schizophrenia. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 1998, 186: 610-615. PMID: 9788637, DOI: 10.1097/00005053-199810000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVerbal memory variablesWork Behavior InventoryVerbal memory impairmentMemory impairmentMemory variablesVerbal memory scoresDomains of functionMemory scoresSocial skillsInitial work functionWork domainWork performanceBehavior InventoryVocational rehabilitation programMultiple regression analysisCognitive impairmentPersonal presentationSchizophrenia researchWork qualitySchizoaffective disorderWork habitsImpairmentTotal scoreRehabilitation programSchizophrenia
1995
Social Skills at Work
LYSAKER P, BELL M, ZITO W, BIOTY S. Social Skills at Work. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 1995, 183: 688-692. PMID: 7595430, DOI: 10.1097/00005053-199511000-00003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive impairmentNegative symptomsWeeks of rehabilitationSupportive group treatmentVocational rehabilitation programRehabilitation programNeuropsychological testingSymptom levelsGroup treatmentPatientsMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisSymptomsSchizophreniaImpairmentDeficitsSubjectsRehabilitationPoor social skillsSocial deficitsSocial skillsHigh levelsLevelsIntakeWeeksCognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
LYSAKER P, BELL M, BIOTY S. Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 1995, 183: 332-336. PMID: 7745389, DOI: 10.1097/00005053-199505000-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSymptom improvementCognitive impairmentSubgroup of patientsSymptom dimensionsLack of improvementMost patientsClinical effectivenessRehabilitation programWisconsin Card Sorting TestCognitive deficitsPatientsCard Sorting TestNeuropsychological testsSymptom measuresDisorder scoresPotential roleCognitive remediationSchizophreniaImpairmentSorting TestStandardized scoresPresent studyRehabilitationSubjectsRecent studiesWork Rehabilitation and Improvements in Insight in Schizophrenia
LYSAKER P, BELL M. Work Rehabilitation and Improvements in Insight in Schizophrenia. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 1995, 183: 103-106. PMID: 7844571, DOI: 10.1097/00005053-199502000-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive impairmentSevere cognitive deficitsImpaired insightPsychosocial variablesCognitive deficitsVocational rehabilitation programInsight ratingMultiple regression analysisNegative symptomsWork rehabilitationPoor treatment complianceForm of treatmentSignificant predictorsVocational rehabilitationGreater levelsImpairmentTreatment complianceStandard treatmentLess improvementRehabilitation programSchizophreniaRegression analysisRehabilitationSubjectsDeficits
1994
Insight and Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia Performance on Repeated Administrations of the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test
LYSAKER P, BELL M. Insight and Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia Performance on Repeated Administrations of the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 1994, 182: 656-660. PMID: 7964675, DOI: 10.1097/00005053-199411000-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPoor insightCognitive impairmentImpaired insightWisconsin Card Sorting TestCard Sorting TestPoor treatment complianceSorting TestTreatment complianceRepeated administrationNeuropsychological dysfunctionCognitive deficitsPatientsSchizophreniaImpairmentPerformance deficitsAdministrationSchizophrenia performanceSubjectsDeficitsPerseverative errorsDysfunctionEtiologyIllnessEffects of IQConcurrent validity of the cognitive component of schizophrenia: Relationship of PANSS scores to neuropsychological assessments
Bell M, Lysaker P, Milstein R, Beam-Goulet J. Concurrent validity of the cognitive component of schizophrenia: Relationship of PANSS scores to neuropsychological assessments. Psychiatry Research 1994, 54: 51-58. PMID: 7701028, DOI: 10.1016/0165-1781(94)90064-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWisconsin Card Sorting TestCognitive componentsNeuropsychological testsDigit Symbol Substitution TaskNegative syndromeCard Sorting TestSlosson Intelligence TestGorham's Proverbs TestNeuropsychological measuresSorting TestIntelligence testsSubstitution taskNeuropsychological assessmentPANSS scoresCognitive deficitsProverbs TestNegative Syndrome ScaleCognitive symptomsValid measureTest scoresConcurrent validityDiagnosis of schizophreniaCognitive impairmentSyndrome ScaleFactor analysis