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The role of cognition in the psychopathology of schizophrenia: Assessment and treatment options

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 March 2020

G. Sachs*
Affiliation:
Medical University of Vienna, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Vienna, Austria
I. Lasser
Affiliation:
Medical University of Vienna, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Vienna, Austria
B. Winklbaur
Affiliation:
Medical University of Vienna, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Vienna, Austria
E. Maihofer
Affiliation:
Otto Wagner Spital, Vienna, Austria
A. Erfurth
Affiliation:
Otto Wagner Spital, Vienna, Austria
*
* Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Cognitive dysfunction is a characteristic feature of patients with schizophrenia. Traditionally, the main distinction between “dementia praecox” and “manic-depressive insanity” was in fact the cognitive outcome during the course of the disease [1].

For the assessment of cognitive dysfunction both large, detailed instruments [2] and brief screening scales for quick and multiple use [3,4] are available.

Recently, the role of social cognition has been thoroughly examined showing differential effects [5].

Treatment of cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia comprises adherence to a therapy with atypical antipsychotics as well as specific treatment programs for cognitive [6] and social cognitive [7,8] dysfunction.

Disclosure of interest

The authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2016

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