2016
Cognitive remediation for individuals with psychosis: efficacy and mechanisms of treatment effects
Fiszdon J, Choi K, Bell M, Choi J, Silverstein S. Cognitive remediation for individuals with psychosis: efficacy and mechanisms of treatment effects. Psychological Medicine 2016, 46: 3275-3289. PMID: 27605034, DOI: 10.1017/s0033291716001951.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVerbal learningVisuospatial memoryCognitive remediation interventionsTraining task performanceIntrapsychic foundations subscalesMedium-sized correlationsPost-training improvementInterviewer-rated measuresSelf-report measuresIndependent living skillsWait-list controlEvidence-based treatmentsCognitive remediationVerbal memoryNeuropsychological measuresRemediation interventionsTask performanceTask improvementTraining tasksLiving skillsNeuropsychological improvementCR efficacyGroup differencesMemoryFunctioningCognitive Training and Work Therapy for the Treatment of Verbal Learning and Memory Deficits in Veterans With Alcohol Use Disorders
Bell MD, Vissicchio NA, Weinstein AJ. Cognitive Training and Work Therapy for the Treatment of Verbal Learning and Memory Deficits in Veterans With Alcohol Use Disorders. Journal Of Dual Diagnosis 2016, 12: 83-89. PMID: 26828571, PMCID: PMC4932894, DOI: 10.1080/15504263.2016.1145779.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcohol-Related DisordersCognitive Behavioral TherapyDiagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)Follow-Up StudiesHumansInterview, PsychologicalLearning DisabilitiesMaleMemory DisordersMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsOccupational TherapyOutpatientsPilot ProjectsSeverity of Illness IndexTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVerbal LearningVeteransConceptsCognitive training conditionCognitive trainingVerbal learningAlcohol use disorderMemory deficitsVerbal memoryTraining conditionsUse disordersSignificant verbal memory deficitsWork therapyVerbal learning deficitsVerbal learning taskVerbal memory deficitsPremorbid estimatesSignificant condition effectVerbal IQSix monthsLearning taskAlone conditionLearning deficitsCondition effectsSignificant deficitsThree monthsEarly-phase recoveryDeficits
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
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
2003
INITIAL AND FINAL WORK PERFORMANCE IN SCHIZOPHRENIA:: COGNITIVE AND SYMPTOM PREDICTORS
BRYSON G, BELL M. INITIAL AND FINAL WORK PERFORMANCE IN SCHIZOPHRENIA:: COGNITIVE AND SYMPTOM PREDICTORS. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 2003, 191: 87. DOI: 10.1097/00005053-200302000-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWork performanceVerbal memoryNeuropsychological variablesCognitive test variablesIndividual performance curvesStrongest predictorCognitive flexibilityCognitive impulsivityVerbal learningCognitive abilitiesWork rehabilitation programCognitive functioningSuch deficitsTask variablesPsychomotor functioningNeuropsychological testingIdiosyncratic thinkingVocational developmentTime-sensitive fashionSchizoaffective disorderMemorySchizophreniaFunctioningSuccessful rehabilitationRehabilitation program
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
2000
Emotional discomfort and impairments in verbal memory in schizophrenia
Lysaker P, Bell M, Greig T, Bryson G. Emotional discomfort and impairments in verbal memory in schizophrenia. Psychiatry Research 2000, 97: 51-59. PMID: 11104857, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-1781(00)00221-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVerbal memoryEmotional discomfortLogical memoryVerbal memory deficitsVerbal memory testsDigit Span subtestForms of memorySymptoms of dysphoriaEmotional discomfort symptomsCognitive symptom scoresMemory testPsychosocial deficitsMemory deficitsNegative Syndrome ScaleConcurrent measuresMemoryHopkins testFactor scoresSyndrome ScalePoor performanceMultiple regressionSchizophreniaGreater levelsDeficitsImpairment