Why the study?
Do neuroleptics affect neuropsychological function in chronic schizophrenic patients?
Population
Chronic schizophrenic patients
Design
Review
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Chronic neuroleptics may aid attention without independent cognitive harm in schizophrenia; leaves open need for prospective trials.
Do neuroleptics affect neuropsychological function in chronic schizophrenic patients?
Chronic administration of neuroleptics in chronic schizophrenic patients does not appear to impair neuropsychological function independent of motor function, and may improve certain attention and problem-solving skills.
Cassens et al. (1990) studied this question.
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