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Collaborative care for patients with bipolar disorder: a randomised controlled trial.
Trijntje Y G van der Voort1, Berno van Meijel, Peter J J Goossens
1GGZ ingeest/VU University Medical Center, dept, of Psychiatry, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. n.vandervoort@ggzingeest.nl
BMC Psychiatry
|August 19, 2011
Summary
Collaborative Care (CC) improves psychosocial functioning and quality of life for bipolar disorder patients compared to usual care. This study protocol outlines a trial to evaluate CC
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health Research
- Clinical Trials
Background:
- Bipolar disorder significantly impacts daily life and treatment response.
- Comorbidities like personality disorders and substance abuse are common.
- Integrated, multidisciplinary treatment is crucial for effective care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of Collaborative Care (CC) versus usual care (CAU) for bipolar disorder.
- To assess the impact of CC on patient psychosocial functioning, symptoms, and quality of life.
- To measure caregiver burden and satisfaction with care.
Main Methods:
- Two-armed cluster randomised clinical trial design.
- CC involves tailored interventions, shared decision-making, and a multidisciplinary team (patient, caregiver, nurse, psychiatrist).
- Outcomes measured at baseline, 6, and 12 months; primary outcomes include psychosocial functioning, psychiatric symptoms, and quality of life.
Main Results:
- N/A - This is a study protocol, results are not yet available.
Conclusions:
- The study protocol is designed to enhance the quality of research in naturalistic settings.
- Acknowledges limitations due to the complexities of real-world treatment environments.
- Provides a framework for evaluating integrated care models in bipolar disorder.
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