A pilot randomised controlled trial to assess the feasibility and acceptability of recovery-focused therapy for older adults with bipolar disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite increasing evidence for the effectiveness of individual psychological interventions for bipolar disorder, research on older adults is lacking. We report the first randomised controlled trial of psychological therapy designed specifically for older adults with bipolar disorder.

Aims

To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of recovery-focused therapy, designed in collaboration with older people living with bipolar disorder.

Method

A parallel, two-armed, randomised controlled trial comparing treatment as usual with up to 14 sessions of recovery-focused therapy plus treatment as usual, for older adults with bipolar disorder.

Results

Thirty-nine participants (67% female, mean age 67 years) were recruited over a 17-month period. Feasibility a

SUBMITTER: Tyler E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9634560 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature