Affective disorders: eliminate WArning signs and REstore functioning-AWARE-a randomised controlled multimodule intervention study, presentation of design and intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Affective disorders are associated with impaired overall functioning and quality of life (QoL). Despite different medical and psychological treatment options, the prognosis remains largely unchanged. Consequently, the field needs new intervention strategies especially targeting patient groups with impaired functioning. This study aims to improve functioning and QoL in patients with affective disorders using a comprehensive 360° intervention.

Methods and analysis

Affective disorders: eliminate WArning signs And REstore (AWARE) functioning is a randomised, controlled, parallel-group design study. Participants will be 120 outpatients, men or women, aged 18-65 years, with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder. Inclusion requires an objectively

SUBMITTER: Schwarz R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9137330 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature