| Citation: |
Hasbollah, N.N., Abu, B., Abdul K., Shuib, N., Jamil, A.T., Razali, S., & Md Som, S. (2022). Maintaining functional working memory through job activities: A study among patients with schizophrenia enrolled in a supported employment program.
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 57
(2),
141-150.
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| Title: |
Maintaining functional working memory through job activities: A study among patients with schizophrenia enrolled in a supported employment program |
| Authors: |
Hasbollah, N.N., Abu, B., Abdul K., Shuib, N., Jamil, A.T., Razali, S., & Md Som, S. |
| Year: |
2022 |
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Journal/Publication:
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Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Publisher: |
IOS Press |
| DOI: |
https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-221205
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| Full text: |
https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-vocational-rehabil...
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| Peer-reviewed? |
Yes
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| NIDILRR-funded? |
No
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| Background: |
Employment is crucial in rehabilitation of patients with schizophrenia. It may have positive effects on cognitive function, including working memory. |
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Purpose:
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The objective of this study was to look for evidence to confirm continuous job activities could maintain functional working memory in patients with schizophrenia. |
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Data collection and analysis:
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This was a cross-sectional study involving patients with schizophrenia enrolled in supported employment (SE) program. Informed consent was obtained. Socio-demographic, employment, and clinical data were acquired from interview and clinical notes. Mini International Neuropsychiatric Inventory (M.I.N.I) was used to confirm the diagnosis of schizophrenia. Working memory was evaluated using Weschler Memory Scale Third Edition -Letter-Number Span and Spatial Span. |
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Findings:
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118 patients were recruited with a mean age of 43.76 years old (SD?=?8.96). Most were male, Malays, Muslims, single, and received at least secondary education. There was a significant association between working memory and employment outcome (?2?=?20.835, p?
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Conclusions:
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This study indicated that continuous job activities could maintain functional working memory in patients with schizophrenia. |
