Group Psychoeducation for Relatives of Persons With Bipolar Disorder: Perceived Benefits for Participants and Patients

Article Article scientifique Article Group Psychoeducation for Relatives of Persons With Bipolar Disorder: Perceived Benefits for Participants and Patients eng 2015 author Gex-Fabry Marianne 592985 author Cuenoud Sandrine Marielle 649919 author Stauffer-Corminboeuf Marie-Joëlle author Aillon Nancy author Perroud Nader Ali 0000-0002-9282-9216 94458 author Aubry Jean-Michel 32998 730-734 10.1097/NMD.0000000000000355 26313039 0022-3018 Psychoeducation is a key element in the management of patients with bipolar disorders. The present study explored the perception of patients and family members with respect to group psychoeducation for relatives. Patients (n = 20) and relatives (n = 26) were assessed with questionnaires about perceived benefits and quality of life (median 4 years after participation). A large majority (>80%) of relatives acknowledged benefits with respect to easier detection of the early warning signs of relapse, improved quality of life, feeling more involved, and engaging in higher quality caregiving activities. Patients were less positive in general, but agreed that the program had helped them deal with crises, increased their feeling of being understood by relatives, and promoted positive changes in the family (>60%). Perceived positive changes in the family were associated with higher quality of life for relatives and patients. The present study highlights the importance of communication enhancement in group psychoeducation for relatives. Dewey 616.89 60 Département de psychiatrie 225 false 417 Thérapeutiques des Troubles de l'Humeur et Anxieux 689 The journal of nervous and mental disease 203 9 e47322a4-0994-4bf7-b468-0f4904c17856 Article (Published version) Restricted Gex-Fabry_JNervMentDis_2015.pdf 417877 application/pdf restrictedAccess Faculté de médecine / Section de médecine clinique / Département de psychiatrie

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Group Psychoeducation for Relatives of Persons With Bipolar Disorder: Perceived Benefits for Participants and Patients	The journal of nervous and mental disease			2015	569	2

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