Heterogeneity in Response to MCT and Psychoeducation : A Feasibility Study Using Latent Class Mixed Models in First-Episode Psychosis

Marta Ferrer-Quintero, Daniel Fernández, Raquel López-Carrilero, L Díaz-Cutraro, Marina Verdaguer-Rodríguez, Helena García-Mieres, Elena Huerta-Ramos, Juana Gómez-Benito, Trini Peláez, Irene Birulés, Ana Barajas Vélez, Esther Pousa, María Luisa Barrigón, Alfonso Gutiérrez-Zotes, Eva Grasa, Isabel Ruiz-Delgado, Esther Lorente-Rovira, Jordi Cid Colom, Susana Ochoa

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Abstract

Metacognitive training (MCT) is an effective treatment for psychosis. Longitudinal trajectories of treatment response are unknown but could point to strategies to maximize treatment efficacy during the first episodes. This work aims to explore the possible benefit of using latent class mixed models (LCMMs) to understand how treatment response differs between metacognitive training and psychoeducation. We conducted LCMMs in 28 patients that received MCT and 34 patients that received psychoeducation. We found that MCT is effective in improving cognitive insight in all patients but that these effects wane at follow-up. In contrast, psychoeducation does not improve cognitive insight, and may increase self-certainty in a group of patients. These results suggest that LCMMs are valuable tools that can aid in treatment prescription and in predicting response to specific treatments.
Original languageEnglish
JournalHealthcare
Volume10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Keywords

  • First-episode psychosis
  • Social cognition
  • Metacognition
  • Latent class mixed models
  • Metacognitive training
  • Psychoeducation

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