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Computer-facilitated therapy for inpatients with schizophrenia
M Ahmed1, F Bayog, C M Boisvert
1Taunton State Hospital, Massachusetts 02780, USA.
Psychiatric Services (Washington, D.C.)
|November 5, 1997
Summary
Computer-assisted therapy reduced delusional symptoms in schizophrenia patients. Visualizing conversations on screen may help by compensating for cognitive deficits common in schizophrenia.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Schizophrenia is often associated with cognitive deficits impacting communication.
- Traditional psychotherapy may not fully address these challenges.