Neurocognition and Social Cognition in Schizophrenia Patients
Basic Concepts and Treatment.
1st Edition
Published on 3. February 2010
178 pages
978-3-8055-9339-7 (ISBN)
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Research shows that neuro- and social cognition have a decisive influence on functional outcome in people with schizophrenia. In this publication, world-renowned experts summarize the latest research on approaches to assessing and treating cognition in schizophrenia. The book is organized to take the reader through the steps from definitions and assessment of cognition to research on the relevance of cognition in everyday life, to chapters which focus on treatments for cognitive disorders. The reader will learn about the NIMH MATRICS initiative which has provided clinicians and researchers with the tools to define and assess neuro- and social cognitive functioning in people with schizophrenia. Then the treatments for neuro and social cognitive deficits are discussed in several chapters which give an overview of cognitive remediation approaches, accompanied by concrete treatment examples. The reader will also learn about the latest results of pharmacological interventions for cognitive deficits. A final chapter focuses on the importance of addressing motivational deficits when treating cognition, and offers treatment approaches to enhance motivation. This publication is essential reading for clinicians and researchers in the fields of psychiatry, psychology as well as students and other professions working with people who have schizophrenia.
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Content
- Cover
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- 1. Definition and Measurement of Neurocognition and Social Cognition
- Abstract
- Neurocognition in Schizophrenia
- Social Cognition
- Neurocognition and Social Cognition as Treatment Targets
- References
- 2. The Relevance of Neurocognition and Social Cognition for Outcome and Recovery in Schizophrenia
- Abstract
- Recovery and Outcome in Schizophrenia
- Functional Dimensions
- Cognitive Determinants of Functional Dimensions
- Social Cognition and Functional Outcomes
- Environmental Moderators of the Functional Dimensions
- Neurocognition, Social Cognition and Recovery
- Conceptual Approaches to Research on Recovery in Schizophrenia
- References
- 3. Treatment Approaches with a Special Focus on Neurocognition: Overview and Empirical Results
- Abstract
- Brief History of Cognitive Remediation
- Forms of Training
- Meta-Analyses
- Group Approaches to Cognitive Rehabilitation
- Conclusions
- References
- 3.1 Compensatory Cognitive Training
- Abstract
- Our CT Intervention
- Prospective Memory
- Attention and Vigilance
- Learning and Memory
- Executive Functioning
- How We Evaluate Our CT Intervention
- Results of CT
- References
- 4. Treatment Approaches with a Special Focus on Social Cognition: Overview and Empirical Results
- Abstract
- Social Cognition in Schizophrenia
- Special Treatment Approaches for Social Cognition
- Targeted Intervention Approaches
- Broad-Based Intervention Approaches
- Issues to be Addressed by Future Research
- References
- 4.1 Training of Emotional Intelligence in Schizophrenia
- Abstract
- Aspects of Emotional Intelligence: Bridging the Gap between Remission and Functional Recovery?
- Training of Emotional Intelligence: The Treatment Rationale
- Modules and Components of the Training of Emotional Intelligence in Schizophrenia
- Component 1: Perception and Interpretation of Emotions
- Component 2: Self-Regulation of Emotions
- References
- 5. Combined Treatment Approaches: Overview and Empirical Results
- Abstract
- Integrated Psychological Therapy (IPT)
- IPT Efficacy Studies
- Integrated Neurocognitive Therapy (INT)
- INT Efficacy Studies
- Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET)
- CET Efficacy Studies
- Neurocognitive Enhancement Therapy (NET)
- NET Efficacy Studies
- Neuropsychological Educational Approach to Cognitive Remediation (NEAR)
- NEAR Efficacy Studies
- Discussion
- References
- 5.1 An Overview of the Neuropsychological and Educational Approach to Remediation
- Abstract
- Theories That Inform NEAR
- Rehabilitation Psychology
- Behavioral and Learning Theory
- Educational Psychology
- Self-Determination Theory
- Client-Centered Therapy of Carl Rogers
- NEAR's Basic Program Structure
- Techniques to Enhance Cognition
- Techniques to Enhance Functional Outcome
- Conclusion
- References
- 5.2 Integrated Psychological Therapy and Integrated Neurocognitive Therapy
- Abstract
- Treatment Concept of IPT
- The Implementation of IPT
- The Five Subprograms of IPT
- First IPT Subprogram: Cognitive Differentiation
- Second IPT Subprogram: Social Perception
- Third IPT Subprogram: Verbal Communication
- Fourth IPT Subprogram: Social Skills
- Fifth IPT Subprogram: Interpersonal Problem Solving
- Evaluation of IPT
- Further Developments of IPT
- Integrated Neurocognitive Therapy
- Treatment Concept of INT
- The Implementation of INT
- The Four Subparts (Modules) of INT
- Module A of INT
- Module B of INT
- Module C of INT
- Module D of INT
- Feasibility of INT
- References
- 6. Pharmacological Interventions
- Abstract
- The Neuropharmacology of Cognition in Schizophrenia
- Dopaminergic Approaches
- Serotonergic Approaches
- a2-Adrenergic Receptors
- Cholinergic Approaches
- Glutamatergic Approaches
- GABAergic Approaches
- Conclusion
- References
- 7. Motivational Enhancements in Schizophrenia
- Abstract
- Motivation and Learning
- Determinants of Motivation
- Conclusion
- References
- Author Index
- Subject Index
