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Positive effects of a novel cognitive remediation computer game (X-Cog) in first episode psychosis: a pilot study

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  • Majid M. Saleem
  • Michael K. Harte
  • Kay M. Marshall
  • Andy Scally
  • Anita Brewin
  • Jo C. Neill

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Aim: Improved approaches to remediate cognitive deficits are needed. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a novel cognitive remediation (CR) game in first episode psychosis (FEP). Methods: Participants were 11 FEP clients in two treatment arms; CR and Treatment as Usual (TAU). Baseline assessments included pre-morbid IQ, symptoms and neurocognition. The CR group had 8 sessions of therapy in a group setting with the control group receiving TAU. Post intervention groups were re-assessed for symptoms and cognitive function. Results: There were no significant differences between groups at baseline in symptoms or cognitive function. Post intervention significant improvements were observed in negative symptoms and executive function along with a significant relationship between negative symptoms and executive function in the CR group. Conclusions: These data, from a small sample, suggest that X-Cog could form part of an effective strategy to remediate cognitive deficits.

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  • Majid M. Saleem & Michael K. Harte & Kay M. Marshall & Andy Scally & Anita Brewin & Jo C. Neill, 2014. "Positive effects of a novel cognitive remediation computer game (X-Cog) in first episode psychosis: a pilot study," Psychosis, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 6(3), pages 215-219, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rpsyxx:v:6:y:2014:i:3:p:215-219
    DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2013.791876
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