White matter microstructure and cognitive remediation outcomes in schizophrenia

Cognitive remediation has emerged as an effective approach for the treatment of cognitive impairments in patients with schizophrenia that can aid in significantly improving functional recovery from the disorder (McGurk et al., 2007; Wykes et al., 2011). Most cognitive remediation protocols are predicated upon the assumption of neuroplasticity and that with repeated exercise, targeted cognitive training may be able to alter brain functions (Ramsay and MacDonald, 2015) or structure (Eack et al., 2010) in ways that meaningfully improve outcomes.

Source: Schizophrenia Research - September 28, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sinead M. Kelly, Shaun M. Eack Source Type: research