Potential Web Based Cognitive Exercises in Remediation of Mind (ReMind) Programme for Schizophrenia Recovery

Abstract

The use of computerized cognitive exercises is recognized in cognitive remediation (CR) which designed specifically for a rehabilitation purpose in psychiatric illness particularly schizophrenia. Specific criteria of cognitive exercises were analyzed in a need analysis as a potential tool to ameliorate cognitive deficits in the Remediation of Mind (ReMind) programme with targeted processing speed for early intervention that influence cognitive enhancement effects. The existing educational software and commercial web based cognitive training were identified and explored in participants who attended 15 sessions of CR through a focus group discussion for the viability and effectiveness to enhance global cognition performance and functional outcome..