ArticleBJPsych open2025
The feasibility of culturally adapted computerised cognitive remediation for first-episode psychosis.
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- Applying cultural psychiatry to non-pharmacological interventions.BJPsych open · 2026Article
- Co-development of a protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility trial of CIRCuiTS™ cognitive remediation therapy for people with multiple sclerosis.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundBritish South Asians have a greater incidence of psychotic illness, which is associated with cognitive deficits. Computerised cognitive remediation aims to improve cognition.
aimsWe aimed to culturally adapt computerised cognitive remediation for British South Asians with first-episode psychosis, and assess its feasibility.
methodQualitative interviews were analysed using thematic analysis to guide cultural adaptation of cognitive remediation, followed by a case series to determine feasibility. Our sample comprised 20 participants: ten in the qualitative interviews and ten in the feasibility evaluation. The sample was generated via purposive sampling from early intervention services in England, and was an entirely Muslim cohort, who were mainly Pakistani and born in the UK. Our intervention was computerised interactive remediation of cognition training for schizophrenia (CIRCuiTS), which was culturally adapted based on formative qualitative interviews and using an established framework. Participants engaged with 40 h of tasks over 12 weeks, with the aim of improving attention, memory and executive functioning. Feasibility was explored by assessing acceptability, engagement and retention in the study, and a range of measures were used to assess impact on cognition and mental state.
resultsThe cultural adaptation of CIRCuiTS was found to be acceptable, with high levels of engagement and satisfaction. Despite the small sample, the intervention led to improved cognition and mental state.
conclusionsThis is the first study to culturally adapt computerised cognitive remediation for British South Asians who are Muslim, and it had high acceptability with good retention, engagement and satisfaction. Future effectiveness testing is recommended.
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