Cognitive behaviour therapy versus other psychosocial treatments for schizophrenia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is now a recommended treatment for people with schizophrenia. This approach helps to link the person's distress and problem behaviours to underlying patterns of thinking.

Objectives

To review the effects of CBT for people with schizophrenia when compared with other psychological therapies.

Search methods

We searched the Cochrane Schizophrenia Group Trials Register (March 2010) which is based on regular searches of CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE and PsycINFO. We inspected all references of the selected articles for further relevant trials, and, where appropriate, contacted authors.

Selection criteria

All relevant randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of CBT for people with schizophrenia-like illnesses.

Data collection and

SUBMITTER: Jones C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4163968 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature