Cognitive Remediation Therapy

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• Cognitive remediation therapy uses repeated structured activities to improve cognitive skills or broader cognitive ability. — Randomised controlled trial on the efficacy of adding cognitive remediation therapy to methylphenidate in adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and addictive disorders (META): CRT in ADHD and addiction – META study protocol
• CRT may train impaired cognitive functions directly and promote compensatory strategies. — Randomised controlled trial on the efficacy of adding cognitive remediation therapy to methylphenidate in adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and addictive disorders (META): CRT in ADHD and addiction – META study protocol
• The intended benefit of CRT is durable improvement that transfers to daily functioning, not only better test performance. — Randomised controlled trial on the efficacy of adding cognitive remediation therapy to methylphenidate in adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and addictive disorders (META): CRT in ADHD and addiction – META study protocol
• A multi-neuropsychological CRT approach is preferred because training several functions may improve everyday transfer and long-term gains. — Randomised controlled trial on the efficacy of adding cognitive remediation therapy to methylphenidate in adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and addictive disorders (META): CRT in ADHD and addiction – META study protocol
• The protocol says CRT has not previously been tested as a method to improve adherence to ADHD medication. — Randomised controlled trial on the efficacy of adding cognitive remediation therapy to methylphenidate in adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and addictive disorders (META): CRT in ADHD and addiction – META study protocol