Improving social function with real-world social-cognitive remediation in schizophrenia: Results from the RemedRugby quasi-experimental trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional capacity (FC) has been identified as a key outcome to improve real-world functioning in schizophrenia. FC is influenced by cognitive impairments, negative symptoms, self-stigma and reduced physical activity (PA). Psychosocial interventions targeting FC are still under-developed.

Methods

we conducted a quasi-experimental study evaluating the effects of an exercise-enriched integrated social cognitive remediation (SCR) intervention (RemedRugby [RR]) compared with an active control group practicing Touch Rugby (TR). To our knowledge, this is the first trial to date evaluating the effectiveness of such a program provided in a real-life environment.

Results

Eighty-seven people with schizophrenia were included and allocated to either the RR group (n =

SUBMITTER: Dubreucq J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7355162 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature