Reasoning and rehabilitation cognitive skills programme reduces verbal aggression in violent offenders with psychotic disorders.

摘要

Question: Does a cognitive skill programme reduce violence and antisocial behaviour in offenders with a psychotic disorder? Patients: Eighty-four men with a history of violence and a diagnosed psychotic disorder (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or other psychotic disorder) who were not actively psychotic (Positive and Negative Symptom Scale (PANSS) score <4 on the P items) and who had not experienced similar treatment programmes. People with significant cognitive impairment (IQ<70), comorbid personality disorders and limited English speaking skills were excluded. Setting: Six medium secure forensic hospitals, UK; time period not stated.