Self-report Assessment of Metacognition Among Schizophrenia Patients: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of the review

Metacognition is the ability to reflect on and regulate one's own cognitive processes. It is increasingly recognized as a critical factor in schizophrenia, influencing insight, treatment adherence, and functional outcomes. Self-report tools are widely used to assess metacognition, but their reliability, validity, and clinical applicability remain debated.

Collection and analysis of data

This systematic review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and was registered with International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO). A total of five electronic databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus) were searched for studies published between 2014 and 2024. Elig

SUBMITTER: Varadharajan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12864021 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature