Eker, FatmaHarkın, Şirin2020-05-012020-05-0120120165-03271573-2517https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2012.01.004https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12684/5789WOS: 000302663900025PubMed: 22316565Objectives: This study examined the effectiveness of a six week psychoeducation program on the adherence of patients with Bipolar Affective Disorder. Method: An experimental study was conducted at a mood disorder outpatient clinic in Zonguldak, Turkiye. Participants were randomly assigned to either intervention (n = 35) or control groups (n = 36). Both groups were given pre-tests and post-tests to measure their adherence. In the psychoeducation group, the psychoeducation program was provided for 2 h/week for six weeks. In the control group, standard care and information were provided. Results: After six weeks, the psychoeducation program significantly improved patients' adherence. The treatment adherence rate of the patients in the intervention group increased from 40.0% (14 patients on pre-test), to 86.7% (26 patients on post-test). Meanwhile, the treatment adherence rate of the control group was 38.9% (14 patients) for the pre-test, and 24.2% (8 patients) for the post-test. Conclusion: This controlled trial study demonstrated that a six-week psychoeducation program can be a useful intervention to improve adherence in patients undergoing bipolar affective disorder rehabilitation. More comprehensive mental health outcomes need to be undertaken. Further studies exploring a longer term follow-up are also required. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.en10.1016/j.jad.2012.01.004info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessBipolar affective disorderPsychoeducationAdherenceNursingArticle1383409416WOS:000302663900025Q1Q1