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Can Social Functioning in Schizophrenia Be Improved through Targeted Social Cognitive Intervention?
David L Roberts1, Dawn I Velligan
1Division of Schizophrenia and Related Disorders, Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7797, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA.
Rehabilitation Research and Practice
|June 30, 2012
Summary
Cognitive remediation for schizophrenia can be broad or targeted. Targeted social cognition interventions may improve efficiency but struggle with lasting effects, suggesting a need for novel approaches.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Cognitive remediation is increasingly used for schizophrenia.
- Social cognition is a key treatment target in schizophrenia interventions.
- Interventions are categorized as broad-based or targeted.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the challenges of targeted social cognition interventions in schizophrenia.
- To propose a novel solution for improving maintenance and generalization of treatment gains.
- To leverage social psychological literature for enhanced intervention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Distinguishing between broad-based and targeted intervention approaches.
- Analyzing the potential advantages and disadvantages of targeted interventions.
- Drawing upon social psychological theories of social cognition.
Main Results:
- Targeted interventions offer efficiency but face challenges in treatment gain maintenance and generalization.
- Broad-based interventions integrate social cognitive training within a larger framework.
- A novel approach is proposed to address the limitations of targeted interventions.
Conclusions:
- Targeted social cognition interventions for schizophrenia require strategies to ensure long-term effectiveness.
- Integrating insights from social psychology may offer a solution to improve generalization and maintenance.
- Further research is needed to validate novel approaches for cognitive remediation in schizophrenia.
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