In:
International Journal of Epidemiology, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 50, No. Supplement_1 ( 2021-09-01)
Kurzfassung:
The primary objective is to test the effectiveness of a novel online quality of life (QoL) intervention tailored for people with late stage (≥ 10 episodes) bipolar disorder (BD) compared with psychoeducation. Relative to early stage individuals, this late stage group may not benefit as much from existing psychosocial treatments. Methods An NH & MRC funded international RCT to compare the effectiveness of two 5-week adjunctive online self-management interventions: Mindfulness for Bipolar 2.0 and an active control (Psychoeducation for Bipolar). A total of 300 participants were recruited primarily via social media channels. Evaluations occurred at pre- and post- treatment, and at 3- and 6- months follow-up. A secondary outcome measure was BD-related symptoms (depression). A longitudinal analysis was conducted using random effects mixed models. Results Preliminary results suggest no change in mean QIDS_total over time (p = 0.891). Nor does there appear to be a difference in groups (B coeff= 0.47, 95%CI (-0.60, 1.55), p = 0.613) and no difference in intervention groups over time (p = 0.828). Conclusions The effectiveness of a novel QoL focused, mindfulness based, online guided self-help intervention for late stage BD does not appear to have been any more effective than a psychoeducation intervention for reducing depression. Key messages There may be no significant benefit from using a mindfulness based, online guided self-help intervention over a psychoeducation intervention to reduce the BD symptoms of depression in late stage Bipolar disorder.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
0300-5771
,
1464-3685
DOI:
10.1093/ije/dyab168.092
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publikationsdatum:
2021
ZDB Id:
1494592-7