Neurocognition and occupational functioning in schizophrenia spectrum disorders: The MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB) and workplace assessments

Lystad, June Ullevoldsæter; Falkum, Erik; Haaland, Vegard Øksendal; Bull, Helen; Evensen, Stig; Bell, Morris D.; Ueland, Torill

doi:10.1016/j.schres.2015.12.002

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“…Concerning cognitive function, previous studies have shown the importance of speed of processing in functional outcome 15,46,47,64. Lin et al reported that all cognitive domains of the MCCB were significantly correlated with the QLS score and among the cognitive domains, speed of processing was most strongly correlated with the QLS score 46.…”

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“…Lin et al reported that all cognitive domains of the MCCB were significantly correlated with the QLS score and among the cognitive domains, speed of processing was most strongly correlated with the QLS score 46. Lystad et al found that the MCCB speed of processing, along with attention, was most strongly related to and predictive of occupational functioning evaluated by the Work Behavior Inventory 47. Using the BACS, our research group has already reported that speed of processing assessed with BACS-SC was significantly correlated with the QLS total and all subscales scores and it was an independent predictor of the QLS total score and intrapsychic foundations score 15.…”

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Relationship between social and cognitive functions in people with schizophrenia

Tominaga

Tomotake

Takeda

et al. 2018

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PurposeThe purpose of the present study was to examine clinical factors related to social function in people with schizophrenia.Patients and methodsThe participants were 55 stabilized outpatients with schizophrenia. Their mean age was 39.36 (SD =10.65) years. Social function was assessed using the Quality of Life Scale (QLS). Cognitive function was evaluated with the Measurement and Treatment Research to Improve Cognition in Schizophrenia Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB). Clinical symptoms were assessed using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), the Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia, and the Drug-Induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms Scale.ResultsNeither the MCCB cognitive domain score nor composite score was correlated with the QLS scores. However, of the 10 MCCB subtests, the Trail Making Test Part A and the Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia-Symbol Coding (BACS-SC) scores were positively correlated with the QLS scores. Among clinical variables, especially the PANSS negative syndrome scale score had a strong negative correlation with the QLS scores. Stepwise regression analyses showed that the PANSS negative syndrome scale score was an independent predictor of the QLS scores, and although the BACS-SC score predicted the QLS common objects and activities subscale score, the association was not so strong compared to the PANSS negative syndrome scale score.ConclusionThese results indicate that speed of processing evaluated by BACS-SC could predict some aspect of social function but negative symptoms have a much stronger impact on global social function in people with schizophrenia.

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Relationship between social and cognitive functions in people with schizophrenia

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Takeda

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“…Lystad et al. () reported that, of several neurocognitive domains, speed of processing and attentional function also strongly predicted occupational functioning. Hence, when psychiatric nurses are helping a patient with nonremitted schizophrenia select a job, it might be beneficial for the nurses to suggest jobs that do not require the patient to make quick responses or utilize excessive concentration.…”

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Neurocognitive Functions in Patients With Remitted and Nonremitted Schizophrenia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kurebayashi

Otaki

2016

Perspect Psychiatr Care

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PURPOSE:We aimed to clarify the neurocognitive features of outpatients with remitted and nonremitted schizophrenia. DESIGN AND METHODS:The neurocognitive functions of 22 remitted and 41 nonremitted outpatients with schizophrenia and age-matched healthy controls were compared, after controlling for demographic and psychiatric variables. FINDINGS: The spatial attention scores of both groups were lower than those of age-matched healthy controls. The processing speed and visual attention of remitted patients were better than those of nonremitted patients. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Psychiatric nurses should place patients with nonremitted schizophrenia in environments that facilitate patient vigilance and limit the need for quick responses.

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“…Cognitive impairment often precedes the presentation of positive symptoms (Tandon et al, 2009), and may endure after the positive symptoms have been successfully treated (Lewis, 2004). Cognitive impairment is an important predictor of vocational and social dysfunction (Fervaha et al, 2014b;Lystad et al, 2016;Shamsi et al, 2011).…”

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“…Together with neurocognitive impairment, negative symptoms are recognized as a core feature of schizophrenia affecting many areas of daily life (Green, Kern, Braff, & Mintz, 2000;Leifker, Bowie, & Harvey, 2009) including vocational functioning (Lystad et al, 2016;Strassnig et al, 2015;Tsang et al, 2010).…”

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Validation of the Work Behavior Inventory

Bull

Ueland

Lystad

et al. 2014

Nordic Journal of Psychiatry

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Background: The Work Behavior Inventory (WBI) was developed in the USA for the assessment of vocational functioning for people with severe mental illness. It is rated in a work setting by an employment specialist through observation and an interview with the immediate supervisor. Aims: The present study aims to examine the psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of the WBI. Methods: The participants ( n ϭ 148) of the Job Management Program (JUMP) study for psychotic disorders were assessed with the WBI around the fourth week of work. A principal component analysis identifi ed three substantial factors. Results: The three corresponding scales were termed Social Skills revised, Work Quality revised and Compliance with work norms. The scales had a high internal consistency. Correlations with the Social Functioning Scale, education and previous work history supported the validity of the subscales. Conclusion: The results indicate that the Norwegian version of the WBI maintains good psychometric properties, and that vocational functioning can be reliably and validly assessed in a Norwegian setting. Clinical implications: There has been a lack of validated assessment tools for this group in Norway. Functional assessment with the WBI provides a comprehensive evaluation of the individuals ' strengths and challenges in the vocational setting, and provides goals for the vocational rehabilitation.• Employment , Schizophrenia , Psychosis , Vocational functioning , Work.

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Neurocognition and occupational functioning in schizophrenia spectrum disorders: The MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB) and workplace assessments

Cited by 26 publications

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Relationship between social and cognitive functions in people with schizophrenia

Relationship between social and cognitive functions in people with schizophrenia

Neurocognitive Functions in Patients With Remitted and Nonremitted Schizophrenia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Validation of the Work Behavior Inventory

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