Pilot study of a culturally adapted psychoeducation (CaPE) intervention for bipolar disorder in Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the use of maintenance medication, recurrence rates in bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) are high. To date, there are no clinical trials that have investigated the use of psychological interventions in bipolar disorder in Pakistan.

Aim

The purpose of the study was to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a culturally adapted bipolar psychoeducation programme (CaPE) in Pakistan.

Methods

Thirty-four euthymic bipolar I and II outpatients were randomized to either 12 weekly sessions of individual psychoeducation plus Treatment As Usual (Intervention) or Treatment As Usual (TAU) (Control). Outcomes were assessed using the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), EuroQoL (EQ-5D), Bipolar Knowledge and Attitudes and Questionn

SUBMITTER: Husain MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5307423 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature