Use of a virtual environment to promote self-management and lifestyle changes in persons with bipolar disorder.
Arch Psychiatr Nurs
; 49: 73-82, 2024 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Self-management and lifestyle interventions are a key factor in treatment outcomes for persons with bipolar disorder (BD). A virtual environment (VE), due to it's ability to provide flexibility of involvement in its platform, may be an alternative to face-to-face treatment to provide support for self-management. The purpose of this study is to explore how a VE, developed for chronic illness self-management, may be modified to promote self-management and lifestyle changes in those with BD.METHOD:
This study used a qualitative description design with focus groups. Data were collected via minimally structured interviews and analyzed using thematic content analysis. A total of seven focus groups were conducted, and the sample consisted of 30 adults with BD. Age range was 21-77 years with 21 females, seven males, and two non-binary individuals.RESULTS:
Five themes emerged from thefindings:
Self-management and lifestyle interventions with regards to (1) mental health; (2) holistic health; (3) role of peers; (4) involvement of the family; (5) technological aspects of the VE.CONCLUSIONS:
Focus group participants suggested that the VE may be an efficacious way to enhance self-management and promote lifestyle interventions in those with BD. Research is needed to adapt such platforms to the need of the patients and examine its' effect on health outcomes.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Trastorno Bipolar
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Grupos Focales
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Investigación Cualitativa
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Automanejo
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Estilo de Vida
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Arch Psychiatr Nurs
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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PSIQUIATRIA
Año:
2024
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Article