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  • Delusions in psychotic disorders are often linked to diminished cognitive insight.
  • The Beck Cognitive Insight Scale (BCIS) measures self-reflectiveness and self-certainty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if changes in BCIS scores predict alterations in delusional beliefs.
  • To assess the relationship between cognitive insight and treatment outcomes in psychosis.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial involving 172 participants with psychotic disorders.
  • Cognitive insight (BCIS), belief flexibility (Maudsley Assessment of Delusions Schedule - MADS), and psychotic symptoms (Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale - BPRS) were measured at baseline, 3 months, and 9 months.
  • Generalized estimating equation (GEE) modeling was employed, controlling for medication and baseline BPRS scores.

Main Results:

  • Significant main effects of BCIS self-certainty and time on belief flexibility were observed.
  • Time × BCIS self-certainty and Time × treatment group interactions influenced belief flexibility.
  • Improvements in BCIS self-certainty scores correlated with increased belief accommodation and fact verification.

Conclusions:

  • Overall improvement in BCIS self-certainty scores over time predicted better treatment outcomes.
  • Enhancing cognitive insight, particularly self-certainty, is crucial for improving treatment outcomes and recovery in patients with psychosis.
  • The BCIS is a valuable tool for monitoring treatment progress and predicting outcomes.