Maintaining functional working memory through job activities: A study among patients with schizophrenia enrolled in a supported employment program.
BACKGROUND: Employment is crucial in rehabilitation of patients with schizophrenia. It may have positive effects on cognitive function, including working memory. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to look for evidence to confirm continuous job activities could maintain functional working mem...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation Vol. 57; no. 2; pp. 141 - 151 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2022
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