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It is reported that the thesis section is available, to publish abstracts of postgraduate theses in the disciplinary field. Who submits your thesis, must present the title, abstract, key words (include Occupational Therapy), and a summary of 2 to 3 pages of your thesis. And `present it in Spanish, English and / or Portuguese.

Occupational therapy in bipolar disorder

Authors

  • María del Carmen Rodríguez Martínez Universidad de Málaga
  • Rosa María Montero Sánchez Universidad de Málaga
Vol. 22 No. 2 (2021): Diciembre
https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2017.46381

Abstract

Introduction: Bipolar disorder attends as a chronic disease is a severe mental disorder, characterized by extreme cyclical episodes in the mood. For that reason, people experience diverse and variable symptoms, disrupting the normal development of activities of daily living, decreasing the quality of life of people with this disorder. The purpose of this revision is to determine the role of Occupational Therapy intervention in bipolar disorder, from a psychosocial approach. A literature review was carried out, using some scientific databases of healthcare: Cochrane, Dialnet, lIlACS and PubMed. Thirty two articles were identified, of which 9 items that meet the criteria for inclusion through critical reading CASPe (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme) are evaluated. It is necessary consider that the studies on the treatment of bipolar disorder are limited, psychological interventions are as effective as the use of drugs in the treatment of major depressive disorder and can improve the efficacy of drugs in the treatment of bipolar disorder. With respect the intervention, Psychotherapy provides symptomatic and functional benefits of bipolar disorder. Through the application of different therapies, we can intervene in different occupational areas of life in people with mental disorders. The treatment produces more effective drug treatments combined, with cognitive or behavioral therapies.

Keywords:

Bipolar disorder, Occupational Therapy, psychosocial intervention.

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Rodríguez Martínez, M. del C., & Montero Sánchez, R. M. (2021). Occupational therapy in bipolar disorder. Revista Chilena De Terapia Ocupacional, 22(2), 219–231. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2017.46381
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Revista Chilena de Terapia Ocupacional
Facultad de Medicina
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