‘Taking back the reins’ – A qualitative study of the meaning and experience of self-management in bipolar disorder

Self-management (SM) is increasingly emphasised as a key aspect of bipolar disorder (BD) treatment. However, little is known about the subjective experience of SM, which might have both positive and negative impacts. The present study aimed to advance this literature through qualitative investigation of the experiences of people with BD who participated in an SM intervention targeting quality of life (QoL).

Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - December 8, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Emma Morton, Erin E. Michalak, Rachelle Hole, Simone Buzwell, Greg Murray Tags: Research paper Source Type: research