Cognitive remediation for schizophrenia: An expert working group white paper on core techniques
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Components of cognitive remediation programs
The working group process included a half-day in-person meeting to identify core features of cognitive remediation, followed by contributions by all authors to the value of each of the procedures in boldface below and revisions to the manuscript. The working group identified four components of cognitive remediation: a trained therapist, the practice of cognitive exercises, attention to the development of cognitive strategies, and procedures to facilitate transfer of cognitive gains to everyday
Summary
Cognitive remediation for schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses have evolved considerably over the last few decades. While there continue to be some differences across programs, this working group identified core elements that unite them under the description of cognitive remediation. These core elements include facilitation by a therapist, practicing cognitive exercises, facilitation of cognitive and problem solving strategies, and including techniques or activities that promote the
Role of the funding source
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Contributors
All authors contributed to the manuscript through writing or edits.
Declaration of competing interest
CR Bowie has received in-kind research accounts from Scientific Brain Training Pro.
T Wykes Wykes is one of the creators of CIRCuiTS but does not receive any financial rewards for this IP.
Acknowledgements
Til Wykes would like to acknowledge support from the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College London and her NIHR Senior Investigator Award.
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