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Identifying and improving non‐adherence in bipolar disorders
Author(s) -
Colom F,
Vieta E,
Tacchi MJ,
SánchezMoreno J,
Scott J
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
bipolar disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.285
H-Index - 129
eISSN - 1399-5618
pISSN - 1398-5647
DOI - 10.1111/j.1399-5618.2005.00248.x
Subject(s) - psychoeducation , bipolar disorder , clinical practice , psychiatry , psychology , medicine , psychotherapist , clinical psychology , psychological intervention , family medicine , cognition
Objectives: To review the definition of non‐adherence, its clinical and economic impact and identify its role and impact in clinical practice. Methods: A selective review of the literature as conducted of articles and literature known to the authors. Results: There is a paucity of studies examining specifically treatment non‐adherence and its consequences in bipolar disorder. Few studies have systematically examined ways in which treatment adherence can impact treatment and improve outcome. Conclusion: Non‐adherence is common in the management of bipolar disorder. Clinicians and Researchers alike need to remain alert and be aware of issues related to non‐adherence – in particular suicide. Like other course‐modifiers non‐adherence has to be considered, sought and addressed, and this is perhaps best done by including psychoeducation in routine clinical care.