Cognitive strengths in first episode psychosis: a thematic analysis of clinicians’ perspectives

P Steele; N Cheng; LJ Phillips; S Bryce; M Alvarez-Jimenez; K Allott

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Cognitive strengths in first episode psychosis: a thematic analysis of clinicians’ perspectives

P Steele, N Cheng, LJ Phillips, S Bryce, M Alvarez-Jimenez, K Allott

BMC Psychiatry | BMC | Published : 2021

DOI: 10.1186/s12888-021-03627-y

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Abstract

Background: Cognitive deficits are associated with poor functional outcomes in individuals recovering from a first episode of psychosis (FEP). Existing treatments that target cognitive deficits in FEP may enhance cognitive function, but improvements to real-world functioning are less consistent. Furthermore, these treatments may not adequately address the personal recovery goals of young people attending FEP services. A novel cognitive strengths-based approach may overcome these shortcomings. Methods: This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews to explore clinicians’ (N = 12) perspectives toward the potential development of a cognitive strengths-based assessment or treatment in FE..

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Lisa Phillips Author

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Mario Alvarez-Jimenez Author

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Funding Acknowledgements

KA is supported by a Career Development Fellowship from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC; APP1141207) and a Dame Kate Campbell Fellowship from The University of Melbourne. The funders had no role in the design, conduct or publication of the study.