Impact of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Psychosis on Quality of Life in Schizophrenia - Recent Findings

Abstract

Background: With its complex etiology and presenting symptoms, schizophrenia continues to challenge clinicians and researchers alike in finding the most effective approach to alleviating symptoms and enhancing the quality of life of those affected by it. Here we explore the impact Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) has on the quality of life of individuals with schizophrenia, as reported in recent randomized controlled trials. Methods: We systematically searched four databases: Web of Science, PubMed, Embase and Google Scholar. The Boolean operator “AND” was used between each keyword