Enhanced relapse prevention for bipolar disorder : a qualitative investigation of value perceived for service users and care coordinators

Pontin, Eleanor and Peters, Sarah and Lobban, Fiona and Rogers, Anne and Morriss, Richard K. (2009) Enhanced relapse prevention for bipolar disorder : a qualitative investigation of value perceived for service users and care coordinators. Implementation Science, 4: 4. ISSN 1748-5908

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Abstract

Background: Enhanced relapse prevention (ERP) is a psychological intervention delivered by mental health professionals to help individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) recognise and manage early warning signs for mania and depression. ERP has an emerging evidence base and is recommended as good practice for mental health professionals. However, without highly perceived value to both those receiving (services users) or delivering it (health professionals), implementation will not occur. The aim of this study is to determine what values of ERP are perceived by service users (SUs) and mental health professionals (care coordinators, CCs) providing community case management. Methods: A nested qualitative study design was employed as part of a randomised controlled trial of ERP. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sub-sample of 21 CCs and 21 SUs, and an iterative approach used to develop a framework of conceptual categories that was applied systematically to the data. Results: The process of implementing and receiving ERP was valued by both SUs and CCs for three similar sets of reasons: improved understanding of BD (where a knowledge deficit of BD was perceived), enhanced working relationships, and improved ways of managing the condition. There were some differences in the implications these had for both CCs and SUs who also held some reservations. Conclusion: CCs and SUs perceive similar value in early warning signs interventions to prevent relapse, and these have particular benefits to them. If this perceived value is maintained, CCs and SUs in routine practice may use ERP long-term.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Implementation Science
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? prevalenceprogramimplementationindividualsmanagementpatientimpactmodelmoodpublic health, environmental and occupational healthhealth policymedicine(all) ??
ID Code:
49356
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Deposited On:
24 Aug 2011 12:15
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Yes
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Published
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