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Occupational engagement and cognitive functioning among persons with schizophrenia: an explorative study
Annika Lexén1, Ulrika Bejerholm2
1a Department of Health Sciences/Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research , Lund University , Sweden.
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
|March 10, 2017
Summary
Cognitive functioning, including attention and memory, significantly impacts occupational engagement in individuals with schizophrenia. These cognitive abilities are crucial for performing daily activities effectively.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Occupational Therapy
- Cognitive Neuroscience
Background:
- Cognitive functioning is a critical factor influencing daily occupational engagement in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia.
- Understanding this relationship is vital for developing targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between occupational engagement and cognitive abilities in people with schizophrenia.
- To identify specific cognitive domains that correlate with occupational engagement.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 39 participants with schizophrenia from Swedish mental health services.
- Utilized the Profile of Occupational Engagement among persons with Severe mental illness (POES) and a comprehensive cognitive test battery.
Main Results:
- Significant positive correlations were observed between occupational engagement and higher scores in attention, psychomotor speed, information processing speed, and verbal/visual recall.
- Regression analyses indicated that information processing speed and delayed visual recall were the strongest predictors of occupational engagement, explaining 36% of the variance.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive functioning, particularly information processing speed and visual memory, plays a substantial role in occupational engagement for individuals with schizophrenia.
- These findings underscore the importance of addressing cognitive deficits to enhance the ability of people with schizophrenia to participate in daily occupations.
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