European Psychiatric Association guidance on assessment of cognitive impairment in schizophrenia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Impairment in a wide range of cognitive abilities has been consistently reported in individuals with schizophrenia. Both neurocognitive and social cognitive deficits are thought to underlie severe functional disabilities associated with schizophrenia. Despite the key role in schizophrenia outcome, cognition is still poorly assessed in both research and clinical settings.

Methods

In this guidance paper, we provide a systematic review of the scientific literature and elaborate several recommendations for the assessment of cognitive functions in schizophrenia both in research settings and in real-world clinical practice.

Results

Expert consensus and systematic reviews provided guidance for the optimal assessment of cognitive functions in schizophrenia. Based o

SUBMITTER: Vita A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9532219 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature