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Jamuna Rajeswaran1, Aarati Taksal1, Sanjeev Jain2
1Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Science, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Abstract:
Cognitive deficits in patients with schizophrenia have been documented consistently. They are known to contribute to functional impairment in patients. Cognitive remediation has been found to be beneficial in symptoms reduction and functional recovery. CH was a 26/F, completed her graduation, currently pursuing a management course through correspondence, unmarried, currently living with her parents, from Bengaluru, right-handed, Middle socio economic status (MSES). A diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia was referred for cognitive assessment and rehabilitation. Patient's cognitive assessment showed impairment in all the cognitive domains. She was given home-based and neurofeedback training along with family intervention. Significant improvement was seen in patients overall functioning.
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