A cognitive remediation training for young adults with psychotic disorders to support their participation in education - study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial

Lana Otto, Jacomijn Hofstra, Michelle G. Mullen, Derek Malenczak, Nynke Boonstra, Lisette van der Meer, Wim Veling, Cees Boerhout, Gerard van Rijsbergen, Jos de Vries, Boudien van der Pol, Gerdina H.M. Pijnenborg, E.L. Korevaar

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Abstract

Most severe mental disorders have their onset between the age of 17 and 27, a time when many young adults begin participating in secondary or post-secondary education. The cognitive deficits typically associated with psychiatric disorders, especially psychotic disorders, increase the risk of leaving school early, which can lead to a reduction in employment opportunities later on in life and, in turn, a poorer long-term prognosis. Therefore, specific interventions aiming to improve these cognitive functions are needed. Cognitive remediation (CR) aims to improve cognitive functioning and may increase real-world functioning in educational performance. This study aims to examine the feasibility and applicability of a CR training named Mindset for students with psychotic disorders in the Netherlands.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages8
JournalPilot and Feasibility Studies
Volume6
Issue number54
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Apr 2020

Keywords

  • young adults
  • psychic diseases

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