The awareness, characterization, and burden of Cognitive Impairment Associated with Schizophrenia (CIAS) in clinical practice: Results from a nationwide survey in Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cognitive Impairment (CIAS) is a core aspect of schizophrenia and one of the main obstacles to clinical and functional recovery in patients. People with CIAS have difficulties with learning and using information in real world. Despite its well-recognized role, it is not yet a diagnostic criterion in DSM-5 and ICD system. The effective management of CIAS represents a critical unmet need of schizophrenia treatment.

Methods

To evaluate the awareness of CIAS in the Italian landscape, we conducted a quantitative survey on psychiatrists highly specialized in schizophrenia, focused on its awareness, assessment, burden, and treatment.

Results

Of 152 participants, 139 (91.4 %) consider CIAS assessment important. The terminology most frequently used to describe CIA

SUBMITTER: Vita A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11880602 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature