Impact of brief structured psychoeducation on quality of life, medication adherence, and health anxiety in euthymic patients with bipolar disorder

Authors : Caner Yeşiloğlu, Lut Tamam, Mehmet Emin Demirkol, Tugrul Demireğen, Cennet Yaren Sarıoğlu, Ömer Fettahlıoğlu, Damla Altın
Pages : 1103-1113
Doi:10.17826/cumj.1803773
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Publication Date : 2025-12-22
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of psychoeducation on quality of life, functionality, medication adherence, health anxiety, and sleep quality in individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Material and Methods: A total of 25 individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder according to DSM-5 criteria and in remission were prospectively followed. Eligible participants were between 18 and 65 years old and had been on a stable medication regimen and euthymic for at least one year. The Sociodemographic Data Form, Global Assessment Scale (GAS), World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Functioning Assessment Short Test for Bipolar Disorder (FAST), Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS), and Short Health Anxiety Inventory (SHAI) were administered. Results: Of the participants, 68% were female (n=17) and 32% male (n=8), with a mean age of 40.4 ± 13.2 years and mean age at diagnosis of 27.2 ± 7.3 years. After psychoeducation, WHOQOL-BREF scores (from 52.05 to 60.80) and GAS scores (from 74.18 to 83.40) significantly increased, while SHAI scores decreased (from 18.50 to 15.73). Medication adherence improved from 48% to 100%. Knowledge test scores significantly improved (from 83.18 to 89.55). Conclusion: Psychoeducation improved quality of life and medication adherence while reducing health anxiety in individuals with bipolar disorder. These findings suggest that brief, structured psychoeducation may positively influence treatment adherence and overall well-being.
Keywords : Bipolar bozukluk, psikoeğitim, yaşam kalitesi, ilaç uyumu, sağlık anksiyetesi

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