bipolar disorder
Conditions
Interventions
STUDY DESIGN A pilot study will be carried out to test the validity of the instrument and its applicability in this specific population. Thus, a quasi-experimental study will be done, since we will ca
the quality of life through the WHOQOL-BREF, the functionality through the SDS scale, the cognitive function through the Thinc-it battery and strategies for coping with stress through the coping inven
the quality of life through the WHOQOL-BREF, the functionality through the SDS scale, the MARS treatment adherence scale, the cognitive function through the Thinc-it battery, strategies to cope with s
Behavioural
J01.897.280
Sponsors
Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: to be a patient at the AHC-UEL psychiatry clinic; be between 18 and 65 years old; have a telephone with internet connection available; being diagnosed with BD; understand instructions on using the app.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a) cognitive deficit that does not allow the understanding of the free and informed consent term and the understanding of instructions for use of the app; b) unstable or hospitalized patients; c) problems or inability to operate a smartphone touch screen.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| We expect to find improved treatment adherence, which will be assessed by applying the MARS scale.;Evaluate improvement of mood symptoms through reports generated by the application while using it.;We expect overall cognition to improve, as assessed by the Think it instrument. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluate the improvement of quality of life through WHOQOL scale - ABBREVIATED | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactSandra;Sandra Odebrecht Vargas Nunes;Odebrecht Vargas Nunes
Universidade Estadual de Londrina;Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Outcome results
None listed