A multi-center naturalistic study of a newly designed 12-sessions group psychoeducation program for patients with bipolar disorder and their caregivers.

Susan ZytoNienke JabbenPeter F J SchulteEline J RegeerPeter J J GoossensRalph W Kupkanull null

Published in: International journal of bipolar disorders (2020)

This compact 12-sessions psychoeducation group program showed good feasibility and was well accepted by patients, caregivers, and course leaders. Preliminary effects on measures of self-management, expressed emotions, and depressive symptoms were promising. After its introduction it has been widely implemented in mental health institutions throughout the Netherlands.

Keyphrases

bipolar disorder
mental health
depressive symptoms
end stage renal disease
palliative care
quality improvement
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
major depressive disorder
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
social support
sleep quality