TY - JOUR
T1 - Group Psychoeducation for Relatives of Persons with Bipolar Disorder
T2 - Perceived Benefits for Participants and Patients
AU - Gex-Fabry, Marianne
AU - Cuénoud, Sandrine
AU - Stauffer-Corminboeuf, Marie Joëlle
AU - Aillon, Nancy
AU - Perroud, Nader
AU - Aubry, Jean Michel
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2015/9/12
Y1 - 2015/9/12
N2 - Psychoeducation is a key element in the management of patients with bipolar disorders. The present study explored the perception of patients and family members with respect to group psychoeducation for relatives. Patients (n = 20) and relatives (n = 26) were assessed with questionnaires about perceived benefits and quality of life (median 4 years after participation). A large majority (>80%) of relatives acknowledged benefits with respect to easier detection of the early warning signs of relapse, improved quality of life, feeling more involved, and engaging in higher quality caregiving activities. Patients were less positive in general, but agreed that the program had helped them deal with crises, increased their feeling of being understood by relatives, and promoted positive changes in the family (>60%). Perceived positive changes in the family were associated with higher quality of life for relatives and patients. The present study highlights the importance of communication enhancement in group psychoeducation for relatives.
AB - Psychoeducation is a key element in the management of patients with bipolar disorders. The present study explored the perception of patients and family members with respect to group psychoeducation for relatives. Patients (n = 20) and relatives (n = 26) were assessed with questionnaires about perceived benefits and quality of life (median 4 years after participation). A large majority (>80%) of relatives acknowledged benefits with respect to easier detection of the early warning signs of relapse, improved quality of life, feeling more involved, and engaging in higher quality caregiving activities. Patients were less positive in general, but agreed that the program had helped them deal with crises, increased their feeling of being understood by relatives, and promoted positive changes in the family (>60%). Perceived positive changes in the family were associated with higher quality of life for relatives and patients. The present study highlights the importance of communication enhancement in group psychoeducation for relatives.
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U2 - 10.1097/NMD.0000000000000355
DO - 10.1097/NMD.0000000000000355
M3 - Article
C2 - 26313039
AN - SCOPUS:84941312756
SN - 0022-3018
VL - 203
SP - 730
EP - 734
JO - Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
JF - Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
IS - 9
ER -
