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Ya Wang1,2, Raymond C K Chan1,2, David H K Shum1,3,4
1a Neuropsychology and Applied Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory , CAS Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Institute of Psychology , Beijing , China.
The Clinical Neuropsychologist
|November 23, 2017
Summary
Prospective memory (PM) is severely impaired in schizophrenia, affecting daily functioning. Promising compensatory approaches show potential for improving PM performance in at-risk individuals and those with schizophrenia.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Prospective memory (PM) is crucial for future actions.
- PM deficits significantly impact individuals with schizophrenia, leading to non-adherence, reduced independence, and social issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the nature and extent of PM impairments in schizophrenia.
- To discuss clinical applications and interventions for PM deficits.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of studies published between 2013 and August 2017.
- Analysis of PM assessment techniques and intervention approaches.
Main Results:
- PM is severely impaired in schizophrenia, with 'no response' being the most common error.
- PM deficits correlate with everyday functioning.
- Various assessment tools exist, including questionnaires, computerized tasks, and virtual reality.
- Compensatory interventions show promising results.
Conclusions:
- PM dysfunction is a key impairment in schizophrenia.
- Further rehabilitation studies are needed to enhance PM performance.
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