This study aims to present data on the improvement of Quality of life (QoL), biologicalrhythms, anxiety, depressive symptoms and the correlations between QoL and biorhythmsfollowing an e-health psychoeducational intervention for Bipolar Disoirder (BD) duringCovid-19 pandemic
Biological rhythms significantly impact individuals' quality of life (QoL). During the
COVID-19 pandemic, social rhythm dysregulation was identified as a contributing factor to
relapses in Bipolar Disorder (BD). This trial aims to present data on the efficacy of an
e-health psychoeducational intervention for BD in improving anxiety, depressive symptoms,
QoL, biological rhythms, and the correlations between QoL and biorhythms.
This study employs a cross-over randomized controlled trial design. Inclusion criteria
include a diagnosis of BD according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental
disorders (DSM-V) criteria, age over 18, and obtaining informed consent.
The intervention consists of e-health psychoeducation aimed at reducing distress levels
associated with the Covid-19 pandemic and the implemented restrictive measures
(lockdown). The focus is on strategies to manage the dysregulation of biological rhythms,
with one session per week over two months. Each session lasts approximately an hour and a
half and is conducted by a team comprising psychologists, psychiatric rehabilitation
technicians, and professional health educators.
Other: e-health psychoeducation
e-health psychoeducation intervention provides information about BD clinical condition
and symptoms, as well as identifying effective coping strategies to manage symptoms and
the dysregulation of biological rhythms. The content covered the impact of the pandemic
and its related restrictions on mental health, particularly on anxiety and depressive
symptoms. The intervention comprised one session per week for two months, and each
session lasted approximately an hour and a half. It was conducted by healthcare
professionals.
Inclusion Criteria:
- diagnosis of BD according to DSM-V, over 18 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
- do not have bipolar disorder, refusal to participate in the study
San Giovanni di Dio Hospital
Cagliari 2525473, CA, Italy
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