The impact of bipolar spectrum disorders on professional functioning: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

The impact of bipolar spectrum (BS) disorders on professional functioning has not been systematically reviewed yet. Since even subsyndromal symptoms may disturb functioning, the determination of the prognostic value of the spectrum of bipolarity for employment seems extremely relevant. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of BS disorders on professional functioning.

Materials and methods

A systematic review of the literature (namely, cohort and cross-sectional studies) investigating a link between BS disorders and employment was performed in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. BS was defined based on the concept of two-dimensional BS by Angst. Occupational outcomes and factors affecting employment were evaluated as well.

Results

Seventy-four studies were

SUBMITTER: Dominiak M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9448890 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature