Prevention Of Relapse in Bipolar Disorder
Agbo, Grace Oluchi; Asuquo, Oliver; Ghirmai, Yonatan (2023)
2023
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This thesis's purpose was to provide information that will guide nurses, multi-professional teams, health care providers and family members on bipolar disorder and relapse prevention.
The goal of the study is to find information about bipolar disorder and relapse prevention, including understanding what bipolar is, symptoms, pharmacological or nonpharmacological treatment methods and triggers of bipolar relapse and prevention.
This thesis is a literature review. The data was collected from relevant evidence-based studies and scholarly sources. The method of the study was a descriptive literature review to understand the subject and reasoning behind the findings. To analyse the collected data, inductive content analysis was employed; the findings are to be utilised by mental health professionals, mental health care providers, bipolar disorder patients, and all caregivers.
The findings from the research demonstrated that the experience of bipolar disorder and relapse triggers are unique for everyone. It also showed that pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment are both crucial for proper management and relapse prevention. Inadequate medication adherence by patients was one major cause of frequent relapse. Thus, in order to effectively treat patients with bipolar disorder and their families, healthcare professionals and other members of the care team must collaborate with them.
The goal of the study is to find information about bipolar disorder and relapse prevention, including understanding what bipolar is, symptoms, pharmacological or nonpharmacological treatment methods and triggers of bipolar relapse and prevention.
This thesis is a literature review. The data was collected from relevant evidence-based studies and scholarly sources. The method of the study was a descriptive literature review to understand the subject and reasoning behind the findings. To analyse the collected data, inductive content analysis was employed; the findings are to be utilised by mental health professionals, mental health care providers, bipolar disorder patients, and all caregivers.
The findings from the research demonstrated that the experience of bipolar disorder and relapse triggers are unique for everyone. It also showed that pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment are both crucial for proper management and relapse prevention. Inadequate medication adherence by patients was one major cause of frequent relapse. Thus, in order to effectively treat patients with bipolar disorder and their families, healthcare professionals and other members of the care team must collaborate with them.