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Cemile Hürrem Ayhan1, Mehmet Cihad Aktaş1, Ramazan Aydar2
1Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Van, Turkey.
Bipolar Disorders
|August 11, 2026
Summary
Perceived social support, especially from family, significantly enhances treatment adherence and recovery for individuals with bipolar disorder. Strengthening these support systems is crucial for effective treatment planning and improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Clinical Psychology
- Social Determinants of Health
Background:
- Bipolar disorder significantly impacts individuals' lives, affecting treatment adherence and recovery.
- Social support is a recognized factor in mental health outcomes, but its specific role in bipolar disorder requires further elucidation.
- Understanding the interplay between social support, adherence, and recovery is vital for optimizing patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between perceived social support and recovery in bipolar disorder patients.
- To evaluate the influence of specific social support elements (family, friends, special person) on treatment adherence and recovery.
- To identify social support as a potential predictor of recovery in bipolar disorder.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional descriptive study involving 105 individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
- Data collection using the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS), Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS), and Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS).
- Statistical analysis performed using SPSS to evaluate relationships between variables.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was found between perceived social support and recovery levels (p < 0.05).
- Family support demonstrated a significant positive impact on treatment adherence and the recovery process.
- Hope, help, success, trust, and coping levels (RAS sub-dimensions) were strongly associated with social support.
- Perceived social support was identified as a significant predictor of recovery.
Conclusions:
- Social support is critically important for the effective treatment of bipolar disorder.
- Enhancing family support can substantially improve treatment adherence and facilitate the recovery process.
- Integrating social support systems into treatment planning is essential for improving outcomes in bipolar disorder management.
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