Mapping review of register-based cohort studies of bipolar disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Register-based cohorts allow us to better understand bipolar disorder over a life course. They are inclusive and their long-term data collection provides a longer scope than most clinical trials. This mapping review provides an overview of register-based cohort studies of bipolar disorder to inform researchers of the strengths and limitations to this body of research and identify gaps for future research.

Methods

A systematic search was performed of Medline, EMBASE, and PsycINFO databases. Cohort studies were included if they focused on bipolar disorder and had a minimum of 1 year of longitudinal data. Studies needed to be from databases that monitor the whole state or national population. A descriptive analysis of the studies' populations and methodology provides

SUBMITTER: Tennant M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11626996 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature