Augmenting psychoeducation with a mobile intervention for bipolar disorder: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychosocial interventions for bipolar disorder are frequently unavailable and resource intensive. Mobile technology may improve access to evidence-based interventions and may increase their efficacy. We evaluated the feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of an augmentative mobile ecological momentary intervention targeting self-management of mood symptoms.

Methods

This was a randomized single-blind controlled trial with 82 consumers diagnosed with bipolar disorder who completed a four-session psychoeducational intervention and were assigned to 10 weeks of either: 1) mobile device delivered interactive intervention linking patient-reported mood states with personalized self-management strategies, or 2) paper-and-pencil mood monitoring. Participants were assessed

SUBMITTER: Depp CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4339469 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature