Enhancing Cognitive Functioning in Schizophrenia Through Occupational Therapy Interventions: A Systematic Review.

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q3 REHABILITATION

Otjr-Occupation Participation and Health Pub Date : 2025-07-16 DOI:10.1177/15394492251353567

Elpida Stratou, Nikolaos Gerosideris, Symeon Dimitrios Daskalou, Ioanna Giannoula Katsouri

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Abstract

Schizophrenia is marked by significant cognitive deficits affecting daily life and quality of life. Occupational therapy (OT) employs various strategies to enhance cognitive, social, and daily functioning through structured meaningful occupations. To examine the effectiveness of OT interventions targeting cognitive functions in adults with schizophrenia. A systematic review was conducted, including 15 studies published between 2013 and February 2025, sourced from PubMed, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL databases. Key interventions included combined individual and group OT, targeted cognitive interventions, aerobic exercise (dance) interventions, integrated therapies, functional skill training, and self-management programs. These approaches significantly improved attention, memory, executive function, and processing speed. OT is a valuable intervention for cognitive enhancement in schizophrenia. Integrating diverse OT interventions into clinical practice is recommended. Future research should explore long-term studies, larger sample sizes, and the cost-effectiveness of interventions to improve the evidence base and practical implementation.

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通过职业治疗干预提高精神分裂症患者的认知功能：一项系统综述。

精神分裂症的特点是严重的认知缺陷，影响日常生活和生活质量。职业治疗（OT）采用各种策略，通过结构化的有意义的职业来增强认知、社会和日常功能。目的：探讨OT干预对成年精神分裂症患者认知功能的影响。对2013年至2025年2月间发表的15项研究进行了系统评价，这些研究来自PubMed、Cochrane图书馆和CINAHL数据库。主要的干预措施包括个人和团体结合的OT、有针对性的认知干预、有氧运动（舞蹈）干预、综合疗法、功能技能训练和自我管理计划。这些方法显著提高了注意力、记忆力、执行功能和处理速度。OT对于精神分裂症患者的认知增强是一种有价值的干预手段。建议将各种OT干预措施整合到临床实践中。未来的研究应探索长期研究、更大的样本量和干预措施的成本效益，以改善证据基础和实际实施。

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期刊介绍： The aim of OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health is to advance knowledge and science in occupational therapy and related fields, nationally and internationally, through the publication of scholarly literature and research. The journal publishes research that advances the understanding of occupation as it relates to participation and health.