J Korean Neuropsychiatr Assoc.  1999 Mar;38(2):375-388.

Development of a Cognitive Rehabilitation Program for Patients with Schizophrena

• Lee MH
• Lee HS
• Cho HS
• An SK
• Hyun MH
• Kim TY
• Kim JW
• Choi CS
• Lee YH
• Song SM
• Yoo KJ

Abstract

OBJECTS: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of cognitive differentiation training program-Korean version(a training program of attention and conceptual abilities) on cognitive function, psychopathology and problem solving skills in patients with schizophrenia.
METHODS
A total of patients diagnosed as schizophrenia using DSM-IV were randomly assigned to 2 groups. The training group went through a total of 22 sessions of cognitive differentiation training (60min/sessionX2sessions/wkX11wks). The attention-placebo control group received psychoeducation program during the same period. Arithmetic, vocabulary, similarities, picture completion of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Korean version, Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale, and Social Problem Solving Scales were administered to all patients, both before and after the training program.
RESULTS
In the arithmetic scores(F=6.35, af=1, p=0.018) of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Korean version, and total scores(F=6.35, af=1, p=0.018) and problem solving skill scale scores (F=4.88, af=1, p=0.036) of social problem solving scale, interaction effects of training was significant.
CONCLUSION
Our findings suggest that cognitive differentiation training program-Korean version is effective on improving auditory attention and problem solving skills in patients with schizophrenia.

Keyword

Cognitive differentiation training program-Korean version; Schizophrenia; Cognitive rehabilitation; Integrated psychological therapy

MeSH Terms

Adult
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Education
Humans
Intelligence
Problem Solving
Psychopathology
Rehabilitation*
Schizophrenia
Social Problems
Vocabulary
Weights and Measures