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Review
. 2005:7 Suppl 5:24-31.
doi: 10.1111/j.1399-5618.2005.00248.x.

Identifying and improving non-adherence in bipolar disorders

F Colom  1 , E Vieta, M J Tacchi, J Sánchez-Moreno, J Scott
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Identifying and improving non-adherence in bipolar disorders

F Colom et al. Bipolar Disord. 2005.

Abstract

Objectives: To review the definition of non-adherence, its clinical and economic impact and identify its role and impact in clinical practice.

Methods: A selective review of the literature as conducted of articles and literature known to the authors.

Results: There is a paucity of studies examining specifically treatment non-adherence and its consequences in bipolar disorder. Few studies have systematically examined ways in which treatment adherence can impact treatment and improve outcome.

Conclusion: Non-adherence is common in the management of bipolar disorder. Clinicians and Researchers alike need to remain alert and be aware of issues related to non-adherence--in particular suicide. Like other course-modifiers non-adherence has to be considered, sought and addressed, and this is perhaps best done by including psychoeducation in routine clinical care.

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