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Patients’ perceptions of barriers to self-managing bipolar disorder: A qualitative study.
- Source :
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International Journal of Social Psychiatry . Nov2016, Vol. 62 Issue 7, p635-644. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Background: Self-management of bipolar disorder (BD) is challenging for many individuals. Material: Interviews were used to assess perceived barriers to disease self-management among 21 high-risk patients with BD. Content analysis, with an emphasis on dominant themes, was used to analyze the data. Results: Three major domains of barriers emerged: individual barriers (psychological, knowledge, behavioral and physical health); family/community-level barriers (lack of support and resources); and provider/healthcare system (inadequate communication and access to care). Conclusion: Care approaches providing social and peer support, optimizing communication with providers and integrating medical and psychiatric care may improve self-management of BD in this vulnerable population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00207640
- Volume :
- 62
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Social Psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 119069853
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0020764016666572