Self-perceived cognitive deficits and occupational outcome in persons with schizophrenia

Hélène Verdoux; Florence Monello; Régis Goumilloux; Audrey Cougnard; Antoinette Prouteau

doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2010.04.031

Self-perceived cognitive deficits and occupational outcome in persons with schizophrenia

Psychiatry Res. 2010 Jul 30;178(2):437-9. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2010.04.031. Epub 2010 May 15.

Authors

Hélène Verdoux¹, Florence Monello, Régis Goumilloux, Audrey Cougnard, Antoinette Prouteau

Affiliation

¹ INSERM U657 Pharmacoépidémiologie et évaluation de l'impact des produits de santé sur les populations, Université Bordeaux2, 146 rue Léo Saignat 33076 Bordeaux Cedex, France. [email protected]

PMID: 20478628
DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2010.04.031

Abstract

A two-year prospective follow-up study was used to explore whether self-perceived cognitive deficits (SPCD) predict occupational outcome in persons with schizophrenia. Cognitive complaints were assessed using the Scale to Investigate Cognition in Schizophrenia (SSTICS) in persons with schizophrenia requesting disability status. A higher level of SPCD was associated with better occupational outcome, independently from other characteristics. Persons with better social functioning may have a higher level of metacognition allowing a greater awareness of their cognitive difficulties. Measures of cognitive complaints should be complemented by objective testing to assess potential for vocational rehabilitation.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adult
Cognition Disorders / etiology*
Employment*
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Neuropsychological Tests
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Schizophrenia / complications*
Schizophrenic Psychology*
Self Concept*
Severity of Illness Index
Young Adult