Psychological interventions to improve cognitive biases in people with schizophrenia: A systematic review

IF 2.5 4区医学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY

European Journal of Psychiatry Pub Date : 2025-03-28 DOI:10.1016/j.ejpsy.2025.100304

Marcel Gratacós-Torras , Esther Pousa , Susana Ochoa , Josep Manel Santos

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Abstract

Introduction

Individuals with schizophrenia commonly exhibit cognitive biases that are related to the disorder's symptoms.

Objective

To review the current evidence on the characteristics and efficacy of psychological interventions targeting cognitive biases in individuals with schizophrenia.

Method

Systematic review registered in PROSPERO. A bibliographic search was conducted in PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science up to January 2024. The search focused on quantitative studies using the following keyword sequence: (schizophreni* OR psychosis OR psychoses OR psychotic*) AND (cogniti* OR think*) AND (bias* OR error*) AND (treatment OR therapy OR intervention OR training).

Results

A total of 38 studies assessed psychological interventions targeting cognitive biases in schizophrenia, with most focusing on Metacognitive Training (MCT). These interventions were found to significantly improve cognitive biases and positive symptoms, with promising effects on other symptoms,such as insight, negative symptoms, or self-esteem.

Conclusions

The evidence linking cognitive biases to schizophrenia symptomatology is reinforced. Additionally, it is shown that improving cognitive biases may be an important therapeutic goal in the treatment of the disorder.

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European Journal of Psychiatry PSYCHIATRY-

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2.90

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审稿时长

43 days

期刊介绍： The European journal of psychiatry is a quarterly publication founded in 1986 and directed by Professor Seva until his death in 2004. It was originally intended to report “the scientific activity of European psychiatrists” and “to bring about a greater degree of communication” among them. However, “since scientific knowledge has no geographical or cultural boundaries, is open to contributions from all over the world”. These principles are maintained in the new stage of the journal, now expanded with the help of an American editor.