bipolar disorders
Conditions
Interventions
The Collaborative Care Program (CCP) will be implemented in several ambulatory
mental health care facilities in the Netherlands. Nurses and psychiatrist will
be trained, which means that *Collaborat
Honig et al., 1997) adapted to the needs of patient and family.
* Problem Solving Treatment (Schreuders et al., 2005/2007).
* Monitoring and relapse prevention, by using the Life Chart Method (Leveric
Kupka et al., 1996) and an emergency plan (LithiumPlusWerkgroep,
2001).
* Pharmacotherapy and somatic care, with continuous monitoring of the effects,
* Support on developping a healthy lifestyle.
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Sponsors
GGZ inGeest (Amsterdam)
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who are diagnosed bipolar disorder (DSM IV). Patients aged between 18-65. Family members or friends if the patient gives consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with an acute episode of mania or depression. Patients with a stable course of the disorder. Patients with insufficient command of the Dutch language. Patients without an informed consent statement.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functioning Quality of life Symptomatology | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mastery Satisfaction with care Attitudes towards pharmacotherapy Costs Cargivers: Perceived burden and satisfaction with care. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed