Bipolar Disorder Patients Follow-up Study
Author Information
Author(s): Shabani Amir, Taheri Aida, Azadforouz Sanaz, Abbasi Chehreh Najd, Mousavi Zahra, Zangeneh Kambiz, Shariat Seyed Vahid, Nohesara Shabnam, Naserbakht Morteza, Taban Mojgan, Kokar Sadaf, Teimoorinejad Samaneh, Hakimshooshtary Mitra, Shirazi Elham
Primary Institution: Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
Hypothesis
The study aims to present a naturalistic clinical picture of bipolar disorder type I in part of Iran.
Conclusion
The project could help improve the understanding of bipolar disorder in Iranian patients and address gaps in psychiatric data.
Supporting Evidence
- The study aims to fill gaps in the understanding of bipolar disorder in Iran.
- It is one of the few long-term follow-up studies on psychiatric disorders in Iran.
- The project is expected to help improve mental health policy making in Iran.
Takeaway
This study is like a long-term check-up for people with bipolar disorder to see how they are doing over time.
Methodology
The study is a longitudinal, prospective, and naturalistic investigation of bipolar disorder patients, assessing them at various intervals using multiple instruments.
Limitations
The sample may not represent all bipolar disorder patients as it excludes homeless individuals and those with very low socioeconomic status.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged 18 and older, able to speak Persian, living in Tehran or suburbs, diagnosed with bipolar disorder type I.
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