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Recovery-focused cognitive–behavioural therapy for recent-onset bipolar disorder: Randomised controlled pilot trial

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Jones, Steven H., Smith, Gina, Mulligan, Lee D., Lobban, Fiona, Law, Heather, Dunn, Graham, Welford, Mary, Kelly, James +2 more·2015·British Journal of Psychiatry

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Background: Despite evidence for the effectiveness of structured psychological therapies for bipolar disorder no psychological interventions have been specifically designed to enhance personal recovery for individuals with recent-onset bipolar disorder. Aims: A pilot study to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a new intervention, recovery-focused cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT), designed in collaboration with individuals with recent-onset bipolar disorder intended to improve clinical and personal recovery outcomes. Method: A single, blind randomised controlled trial compared treatment as usual (TAU) with recovery-focused CBT plus TAU (n= 67). Results: Recruitment and follow-up rates within 10% of pre-planned targets to 12-month follow-up were achieved. An average of 14.15 h (s.d. = 4.21) of recovery-focused CBT were attended out of a potential maximum of 18 h. Compared with TAU, recovery-focused CBT significantly improved personal recovery up to 12-month follow-up (Bipolar Recovery Questionnaire mean score 310.87, 95% CI 75.00–546.74 (s.e. = 120.34),P= 0.010,d=0.62) and increased time to any mood relapse during up to 15 months follow-up (χ 2= 7.64,P<0.006, estimated hazard ratio (HR) = 0.38, 95% CI 0.18–0.78). Groups did not differ with respect to medication adherence. Conclusions: Recovery-focused CBT seems promising with respect to feasibility and potential clinical effectiveness. Clinical- and cost-effectiveness now need to be reliably estimated in a definitive trial.

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Jones, S. H., Smith, G., Mulligan, L. D., Lobban, F., Law, H., Dunn, G., Welford, M., Kelly, J., Mulligan, J., & Morrison, A. P.
Affiliations
  • University of Manchester (GB)
  • National Health Service (GB)
Venue
British Journal of Psychiatry
Published
2015-01
Volume
206
Issue
1
Pages
58-66
ISSN
  • 0007-1250 (ISSN-L)
  • 1472-1465
OpenAlex
W2123064748
Cited by
118
References
42
Citations by year
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FWCI
6.11
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • The British Journal of Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research Explorer (The University of Manchester) (publishedVersion)
  • Lancaster EPrints (Lancaster University) (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • National Institute for Health and Care Research (RP-PG-0606-1086)
  • Programme Grants for Applied Research
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mental Health and Patient Involvement
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
Keywords
bipolar disorder, personal recovery, usual care, medication adherence, feasibility, co-designed intervention, psychological intervention
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Bipolar Disorder, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Compliance, Pilot Projects, Professional-Patient Relations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Single-Blind Method, Treatment Outcome, Young Adult, Early Medical Intervention

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