Effects of Paliperidone Combined with Modified Electric Convulsive Therapy on Congnitive Function in Refractory Schizophrenics
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2015.01.026
- VernacularTitle:帕利哌酮联合无抽搐电休克对难治性精神分裂患者认知功能的疗效
- Author:
Yaodong LI
;
Liyan TANG
;
Zhiwen SONG
;
Zaiping HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
refractory schizophrenia, paliperidone, modified electric convulsive therapy, cognitive function
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2012;18(5):476-477
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effect of paliperidone extended-release combined with modified electric convulsive therapy(MECT) on cognitive function in patients with refractory schizophrenia. Methods 30 patients were reviewed with the Wisconsin Card SortingTest (WCST), the Trail Making Test A and B, Digit Span Test (DST), Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) and the Clinical MemoryScale (CMS). Results The time shortened after treatment in the Trail Making Test A and B (P<0.05). There was no significant difference beforeand after the treatment in the other tests. Conclusion Paliperidone combined with modified electric convulsive therapy may inmprovethe memory and attention in schizophrenics.
