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Clinical practice recommendations for bipolar disorder
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posted on 2009-05-01, 00:00 authored by G Malhi, D Adams, L Lampe, M Paton, N O'Connor, L Newton, G Walter, A Taylor, R Porter, R Mulder, Michael BerkMichael BerkObjective: To provide clinically relevant evidence-based recommendations for the management of bipolar disorder in adults that are informative, easy to assimilate and facilitate clinical decision-making.Method: A comprehensive literature review of over 500 articles was undertaken using electronic database search engines (e.g. MEDLINE, PsychINFO and Cochrane reviews). In addition articles, book chapters and other literature known to the authors were reviewed. The findings were then formulated into a set of recommendations that were developed by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians who routinely deal with mood disorders. These preliminary recommendations underwent extensive consultative review by a broader advisory panel that included experts in the field, clinical staff and patient representatives.Results: The clinical practice recommendations for bipolar disorder (bipolar CPR) summarise evidence-based treatments and provide a synopsis of recommendations relating to each phase of the illness. They are designed for clinical use and have therefore been presented succinctly in an innovative and engaging manner that is clear and informative.Conclusion: These up-to-date recommendations provide an evidence-based framework that incorporates clinical wisdom and consideration of individual factors in the management of bipolar disorder. Further, the novel style and practical approach should promote their uptake and implementation.
History
Journal
Acta psychiatrica ScandinavicaVolume
119Season
Supplement 439Pagination
27 - 46Publisher
WileyLocation
London, Eng.Publisher DOI
ISSN
0001-690XeISSN
1600-0447Language
engPublication classification
C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
2009, Wiley-BlackwellUsage metrics
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bipolar disordertreatment recommendationsclinical practice guidelinesevidence-based reviewScience & TechnologyLife Sciences & BiomedicinePsychiatryPLACEBO-CONTROLLED TRIALLITHIUM MAINTENANCE TREATMENTCONTROLLED 18-MONTH TRIALFAMILY-FOCUSED TREATMENTDOUBLE-BLINDI-DISORDERCOGNITIVE THERAPYRANDOMIZED-TRIALELECTROCONVULSIVE-THERAPYDIVALPROEX SODIUMNorthern Sydney Central Coast Mental Health Drug & AlcoholNSW Health Clinical Redesign ProgramCADE Clinic, University of Sydney