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Cognitive and social cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia and affective disorder: effects of combining pharmacotherapy with cognitive remediation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 August 2024

G. Sachs*
Affiliation:
1Medical University of Vienna
A. Erfurth
Affiliation:
21st Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine, Klinik Hietzing, Vienna, Austria
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

In recent decades, there has been increasing interest in neurocognitive function, including non-social and social cognition. Cognitive impairment has a significant impact on functional outcome, especially in schizophrenic disorders, but also in affective and other psychiatric disorders.

Objectives

It is our aim to present the assessment and measurement of cognitive dysfunction through adequate instruments and to evaluate the effects of combining pharmacotherapy and cognitive remediation.

Methods

A review of the modern literature is undertaken and results of own investigations using the Screen for Cognitive Impairment in Psychiatry (SCIP, Sachs G et al. Schizophr Res Cogn. 2021 May 12;25:100197; Sachs G et al. Schizophr Res Cogn. 2022 Jun 6;29:100259) are presented and evaluated.

Results

Our data show that it is possible to capture cognitive dysfunction in clinical practice.

Conclusions

After a differentiated assessment of cognitive dysfunction, a specific combination of pharmacotherapy and cognitive remediation should be applied to patients with schizophrenia and affective disorders.

Disclosure of Interest

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