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This study aimed to examine the feasibility of using and evaluating SMART (Supported Mental Assessment, Rehabilitation and Treatment) electronic technology as part of providing cognitive remediation for tertiary mental health care in-patients diagnosed with schizophrenia-related cognitive impairments that are considered a barrier to their independent living. This was an uncontrolled intervention feasibility and exploratory study. The study involved eight participants in total. Both qualitative and quantitative research strategies were used. Results to date are promising. Participating patients expressed satisfaction with the simulated apartment and the smart technology and patients were able to learn and use skills relevant to independent living.
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Corring, D., Campbell, R., Rudnick, A. (2011). Cognitive Remediation for Inpatients with Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder Using “Smart” Technology in a Simulated Apartment: A Feasibility and Exploratory Study. In: Abdulrazak, B., Giroux, S., Bouchard, B., Pigot, H., Mokhtari, M. (eds) Toward Useful Services for Elderly and People with Disabilities. ICOST 2011. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 6719. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21535-3_43
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