Background: Schizophrenia is a psychiatric illness characterized by a disruption of cognitive, communicative, emotional, social, and occupational functioning. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess the effectiveness of occupational therapy and social skills training (SST) on the constructive engagement of patients with schizophrenia and to evaluate the suitability of SST on adaptive responding of persons with schizophrenia. Methods: A selective literature review was carried out by retaining some meaningful empirical studies on the use of occupational therapy and social training skills of patients with schizophrenia. Results: Data showed that both strategies were largely helpful, although few failures occurred. The participants relevantly increased their constructive engagement during intervention phases. Conclusion: Occupational therapy and SST were useful for enhancing constructive engagement of patients with schizophrenia.
Background: Person with Alzheimer Disease may present cognitive, social, communication, physical, and orientation impairments. Furthermore, individuals with Alzheimer Disease may exhibit challenging behavior, isolation, and passivity. Objectives: To emphasize the role of Assistive Technology-based interventions and Cognitive-Behavioral Programs to improve the independence, and the quality of life of patients with Alzheimer Disease. To assess the effects on teaching adaptive responding, and decreasing challenging behaviors. Method: A selective literature review was carried out considering Alzheimer, Assistive Technology, Cognitive-Behavioral Programs, Adaptive Responding, Challenging Behaviors, and Quality of life as keywords. Twenty-six studies were reviewed. Results: Empirical data demonstrated the effectiveness, and the suitability of the selected interventions, although few failures occurred. The participants involved significantly increased their adaptive responding during the intervention phases, and maintained their performance over the time. Conclusion: Assistive Technology-based rehabilitative programs and Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions may be helpful for promoting the independence and the quality of life of individuals with Alzheimer Disease.
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