Does neurocognition predict personal recovery over time in psychotic disorder patients?

Neurocognition did not predict personal recovery in this study. Patients with and without neurocognitive impairments showed similar levels of personal recovery at baseline and over a one-year time. This finding suggests that personal recovery can be accomplished in the presence of neurocognitive impairments and highlights the importance of addressing both domains independently. Psychotic symptoms are a stronger predictor of personal recovery than neurocognitive impairments. Future research is needed to investigate possible indirect relationships through metacognition.