Understanding Enhanced Relapse Prevention for Bipolar Disorder
Author Information
Author(s): Eleanor Pontin, Sarah Peters, Fiona Lobban, Anne Rogers, Richard K Morriss
Primary Institution: University of Liverpool
Hypothesis
What values of Enhanced Relapse Prevention (ERP) are perceived by service users and care coordinators providing community case management?
Conclusion
Care coordinators and service users perceive similar value in early warning signs interventions to prevent relapse, which may lead to long-term use of ERP in routine practice.
Supporting Evidence
- Care coordinators reported increased confidence and competence in managing bipolar disorder after ERP training.
- Service users felt more empowered and better able to recognize early warning signs of relapse.
- Both groups valued the improved understanding of bipolar disorder gained through the ERP intervention.
Takeaway
This study shows that both patients and their care providers find value in a program that helps them recognize early signs of bipolar disorder, which can help prevent relapses.
Methodology
A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with a purposive sub-sample of 21 care coordinators and 21 service users.
Potential Biases
Participants may have provided socially desirable responses due to the research team's association with the trial.
Limitations
The study relied on subjective accounts and may not represent the views of all care coordinators and service users.
Participant Demographics
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