Motivation and engagement during cognitive training for schizophrenia spectrum disorders

ConclusionsObjective measures of treatment engagement were better predictors of treatment outcomes than subjective measures of motivation. Homework completion was most strongly related to treatment outcomes and mediated the relationship between session attendance and treatment outcomes, suggesting continued engagement with cognitive stimulation may be an especially important component of cognitive remediation programs. Future research should examine methods to improve homework completion and session attendance to maximize therapeutic outcomes.
Source: Schizophrenia Research: Cognition - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research