Antipsychotic treatment experiences of people with bipolar I disorder: patient perspectives from an online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral antipsychotic (AP) medications are frequently prescribed to people with bipolar I disorder (BD-I). A cross-sectional online survey examined the experiences of people living with BD-I with a history of recent AP use.

Methods

Adults with self-reported physician-diagnosed BD-I (N = 200) who received oral APs during the prior year completed a survey on AP-related experiences, including side effects and their perceived burden on social functioning, adherence, and work. Items also assessed preferences for trade-offs (balancing symptom management and side effects) when considering a hypothetical new AP. The perceived impact of specific, prevalent side effects on adherence, work, and preferences for a hypothetical AP were also examined. Analyses were descriptive.

SUBMITTER: Bessonova L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7371473 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature