Effectiveness of dynamic cognitive intervention in rehabilitation of clients with schizophrenia

Objective: To examine the efficacy of dynamic cognitive treatment in rehabilitation of schizophrenic clients.Subjects: Fifty-eight schizophrenic clients that were matched equally into two groups: a study group (n = 29) (treated by Instrumental Enrichment) and a control group (treated with traditional occupational therapy methods).Setting: The subjects were treated in a day rehabilitation centre in the community.Study design: The programme lasted one year, the same schedule was provided for both groups. Subjects were randomly assigned and assessed before and after intervention with the same battery and at a follow-up six months later, work and residence status were evaluated.Main outcome measures: Instruments included: (1) memory and thought processes, measured by a battery of structured tests from the Learning Potential Assessment Device (LPAD), Raven Progressive Matrices and General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB); (2) functional outcomes, instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), measured by a questi...