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Filter by:This study will compare the effects of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and cognitive training in work rehabilitation of patients with severe mental illness (psychoses). These interventions will be compared with a matched control group ('treatment as usual'). The patients will be recruited in nine different counties in Norway. During a two-year period around 27-30 patients can be recruited from each county, meaning that each intervention arm will contain approximately 80 patients. The evaluation of the patients will include several validated diagnostic instruments as described below. The counties has been randomised to the two different intervention groups by a neutral institution: 1.group receiving work rehabilitation based on cognitive behaviour therapy, and 2.group receiving cognitive training. The control group will be matched according to gender and age. With Ntotal=160 for the comparison of two groups (80 patients x 2), a 0.05 level of significance and a power of 0.80, a standardised group difference of 0.44 can be detected. The standardised difference detected between supported employment and treatment as usual has been as high as 0.80 in comparable American studies, indicating that N is large enough in the present study. The participants in each county will be evaluated and followed by a local project coordinator and by a local psychiatrist/psychologist in a District Psychiatric Centre. Written evaluation protocols will be sent anonymously to the research centre for registration. Data will be stored according to current laws of person protection and data security. Pre-post differences in each group, differences between the control group and the intervention groups, and differences between the intervention groups will be tested using a mixed linear model programme. Research questions The project will compare the effects of CBT oriented work rehabilitation and work rehabilitation with cognitive training with regard to the ability of persons with severe mental disorders to cope with and keep a job. The two intervention arms will be compared with each other and with a matched treatment as usual control group. Main hypotheses 1. By the end of the project (T2) and by follow up examination (T3) the global psychosocial function of patients will be higher in the CBT work rehabilitation group than in the control group 2. The global psychosocial function of patients at T2 and T3 will be higher in the cognitive training group than in the control group
The purpose of this study is to determine whether augmenting work services with cognitive remediation can improve vocational outcomes for psychiatrically disabled participants in VA work services.
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive behavioral treatment in reducing significant medical risk factors often associated with people who have a serious mental illness and are taking atypical antipsychotic medications.
The purpose of this research is to test the usefulness of a vocational rehabilitation program for veterans with a history of felonies who also have a mental illness or have substance dependency.
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a medical illness self-management program in improving the health and health behavior of people who are receiving care at a community mental health center.
This study involves a controlled trial of an optimized version of a weight management and physical activity psycho-educational intervention (called MOVE!) with 200 obese and overweight veterans with serious mental illness.
The aim of the study is to test whether screening followed by brief problem-solving counselling in primary care could improve the quality of life of elderly patients with undiagnosed psychological problems. We hypothesize that undiagnosed psychological problems detectable by screening are common in the elderly and brief counselling could improve the quality of life of these patients.
The goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a combined social skills training and cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention for seriously mentally ill veterans as they begin employment.
The purpose of this research study is to investigate how nurses can best help people with serious mental illnesses (SMI) follow their HIV treatment plans.
This pilot study evaluates an individualized health promotion program for people with mental illness receiving services at a mental health center in Keene, NH. The study will test the following hypotheses: Hypothesis 1: Compared to baseline (pre-study) levels, participants in the In SHAPE program will demonstrate increased physical activity as indicated by self-report and observed measures. Hypothesis 2: Compared to baseline (pre-study) levels, participants in the In SHAPE program will demonstrate improved fitness and health status as indicated by greater capacity on the 6-minute walk test, one mile walk test, weight and body composition, and flexibility indexes. The following secondary (exploratory) hypotheses will be considered: Compared to baseline (pre-study) levels, participants in the In SHAPE program will demonstrate improved subjective health status, quality of life, mood, and self-efficacy. In addition, participants will demonstrate improved cardiovascular fitness as indicated by lower pulse rate and blood pressure.