The efficacy of @entity851 text messages to compensate for the effects of XXXX in @entity161 .

@entity1 @entity851 @entity73 @entity914 @entity161
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Many @entity1 with @entity161 have severe @entity73 that hamper their activities. The effect of pharmacological and behavioural interventions on cognitive functioning has been demonstrated, but even after successful intervention considerable impairments can remain. Therefore, we sought for alternative ways to help @entity1 cope with the effects of their @entity73 . In the present study, we have evaluated the efficacy of @entity851 ( @entity851 ) text messages to compensate for the effects of @entity73 in @entity161 in daily life. DESIGN: A waiting list controlled trial was conducted: @entity1 were quasi-randomly assigned to an A-B-A (baseline-intervention-follow-up) condition or an A-A-B-A condition that included an additional 7-week waiting list. The waiting list was included to control for the effect of time on relevant outcome. METHOD: Sixty-two @entity1 with @entity161 or related @entity914 were included in the study. All @entity1 showed impaired goal-directed behaviour in daily life-situations. @entity1 were prompted with @entity851 text messages to improve their everyday functioning. The primary outcome measure was the percentage of goals achieved. RESULTS: The overall percentage of goals achieved increased with prompting, while performance dropped to baseline level after withdrawing the prompts. Keeping appointments with mental health workers and carrying out leisure activities increased with prompting, while medication adherence and attendance at training sessions remained unchanged. A majority of the @entity1 enjoyed receiving the @entity851 text messages. DISCUSSION: Prompting can significantly improve achievement of a number of relevant goals. For other goals, combining prompting with interventions that enhance motivation seems indicated.
