Publications by authors named "B van Oosterhout"
Background: Metacognitive training (MCT) for schizophrenia spectrum is widely implemented. It is timely to systematically review the literature and to conduct a meta-analysis.
Method: Eligible studies were selected from several sources (databases and expert suggestions).
Background: Metacognitive training (MCT) for patients with psychosis is a psychological group intervention that aims to educate patients about common cognitive biases underlying delusion formation and maintenance, and to highlight their negative consequences in daily functioning.
Method: In this randomized controlled trial, 154 schizophrenia spectrum patients with delusions were randomly assigned to either MCT + treatment as usual (TAU) or TAU alone. Both groups were assessed at baseline, and again after 8 and 24 weeks.
Objectives: This study explores associations between metacognitive beliefs and beliefs about voices in patients with severe auditory verbal hallucinations, and their hypothesized relationship with levels of depression and anxiety. Furthermore, it was hypothesized that metacognitive beliefs are better able to explain differences in levels of depression and anxiety, than beliefs about voices.
Design: Cross-sectional data were obtained from baseline measurements of a randomized controlled trial.
Article Synopsis
- This study examines if depression in schizophrenia patients can be reduced by changing negative associations tied to auditory hallucinations through a method called competitive memory training (COMET).
- Patients were divided into a COMET group, which underwent targeted training over seven sessions, and a treatment as usual (TAU) group, evaluating the effects on depression and hallucinations.
- Results indicated that COMET significantly improved depressive symptoms compared to TAU, but did not notably affect auditory hallucinations, highlighting the potential of COMET to alter how patients perceive and emotionally respond to their experiences.