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Tara Rezapour1, Mohammad Barzegari2, Elham Sharifi3
1Department of Cognitive Psychology, Institute for Cognitive Science Studies (ICSS), Tehran, Iran.
Basic and Clinical Neuroscience
|February 17, 2022
Summary
The Neuroscience-Informed Psychoeducation for Recovery (NIPER) program shows promise in improving metacognition and wellbeing for individuals with substance use disorders. This pilot study found NIPER to be feasible and acceptable, increasing patient engagement in recovery.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Addiction Treatment
Background:
- Developed the Neuroscience-Informed Psychoeducation for Recovery (NIPER) program to enhance metacognition in cognitive domains affected by substance use.
- Aimed to increase patient willingness to engage in brain and cognitive recovery processes.
- Addressed cognitive deficits common in substance use disorders (SUDs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the feasibility and acceptability of the NIPER program in patients with SUDs.
- To assess the potential effectiveness of NIPER in improving metacognition and psychological wellbeing.
- To evaluate NIPER's impact on willingness to participate in brain and cognition recovery programs.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 56 patients with SUDs from four outpatient treatment centers in Tehran, Iran.
- Delivered four 90-minute NIPER sessions weekly, adjunct to routine treatment.
- Measured metacognition and psychological wellbeing at baseline and post-intervention; assessed adherence, participation, and willingness for continued recovery.
Main Results:
- 51 participants completed the study.
- Significant improvements were observed in attention, memory, inhibitory control, decision making, motor/speech, interoception, and insight, alongside higher psychological wellbeing (t=4.66; P<0.001).
- Feasibility outcomes showed high adherence (>85%), participation rates, and willingness to continue recovery programs (86.2%); 98% would recommend NIPER.
Conclusions:
- The NIPER program is a potentially beneficial intervention for individuals with SUDs, enhancing awareness and engagement in cognitive recovery.
- Pilot results support the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of NIPER in addiction treatment settings.
- Further randomized clinical trials are recommended to confirm the clinical efficacy of NIPER.
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