Decline in Working Memory in Stable Schizophrenia May Be Related to Attentional Impairment: Mediating Effects of Negative Symptoms, a Cross-Sectional Study.

Our findings highlight significant associations between WM, attention, and NS in individuals with stable SCZ. Moreover, attention not only directly impacts WM but also indirectly influences it through NS. Addressing cognitive deficits and NS in the treatment of SCZ may lead to improved overall outcomes for affected individuals.