Development of a Cognitive Rehabilitation Program for Patients with Schizophrena.
- Author:
Man Hong LEE
1
;
Hee Sang LEE
;
Hyun Sang CHO
;
Suk Kyoon AN
;
Myoung Ho HYUN
;
Tae Yong KIM
;
Jang Woo KIM
;
Chung Shik CHOI
;
Yeon Hee LEE
;
Seon Mi SONG
;
Kae Joon YOO
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
- Keywords:
Cognitive differentiation training program-Korean version;
Schizophrenia;
Cognitive rehabilitation;
Integrated psychological therapy
- MeSH:
Adult;
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders;
Education;
Humans;
Intelligence;
Problem Solving;
Psychopathology;
Rehabilitation*;
Schizophrenia;
Social Problems;
Vocabulary;
Weights and Measures
- From:Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association
1999;38(2):375-388
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTS: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of cognitive differentiation training program-Korean version(a training program of attention and conceptual abilities) on cognitive function, psychopathology and problem solving skills in patients with schizophrenia. METHODS: A total of patients diagnosed as schizophrenia using DSM-IV were randomly assigned to 2 groups. The training group went through a total of 22 sessions of cognitive differentiation training (60min/sessionX2sessions/wkX11wks). The attention-placebo control group received psychoeducation program during the same period. Arithmetic, vocabulary, similarities, picture completion of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Korean version, Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale, and Social Problem Solving Scales were administered to all patients, both before and after the training program. RESULTS: In the arithmetic scores(F=6.35, af=1, p=0.018) of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Korean version, and total scores(F=6.35, af=1, p=0.018) and problem solving skill scale scores (F=4.88, af=1, p=0.036) of social problem solving scale, interaction effects of training was significant. CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that cognitive differentiation training program-Korean version is effective on improving auditory attention and problem solving skills in patients with schizophrenia.
