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Cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic psychosis.

Mi Gutiérrez¹, M Sánchez, A Trujillo

¹Area sanitaria del Campo de Gibraltar, Servicio Andaluz de Salud, Cádiz, Spain.

Actas Espanolas De Psiquiatria

|April 30, 2009

Summary

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) shows promise as a complementary treatment for chronic psychoses. While studies indicate CBT

Area of Science:

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Clinical Psychology

Background:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is increasingly utilized as an adjunctive treatment for chronic psychoses.
Its role alongside pharmacological interventions necessitates rigorous evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a bibliographical review of current controlled studies on the efficacy of CBT for chronic psychoses.
To synthesize findings from reliable and valid research designs.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of the literature.
Inclusion of studies with controlled and randomized designs.
Focus on research ensuring reliability and validity.

Main Results:

The reviewed studies present encouraging results regarding the effectiveness of CBT.

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Evidence suggests CBT is an efficient therapeutic measurement for chronic psychoses.

Conclusions:

CBT demonstrates potential as a valuable intervention for chronic psychoses.
Further research is required to solidify these findings and expand the evidence base.