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Enhancing Adherence in Bipolar Disorder: A Data-Driven Approach

Enhancing Adherence in Bipolar Disorder: A Data-Driven Approach

Introduction

The effectiveness of mood-stabilizing medications in treating bipolar disorder (BD) is well-documented. However, adherence remains a significant challenge, with approximately 50% of individuals with BD not adhering to their prescribed medication regimens. This non-adherence often leads to severe health consequences, including increased relapse rates and higher healthcare costs. A recent study titled "A randomized controlled trial of customized adherence enhancement (CAE-E): study protocol for a hybrid effectiveness-implementation project" explores innovative solutions to this pressing issue.

Understanding Customized Adherence Enhancement (CAE)

Customized Adherence Enhancement (CAE) is a tailored approach that targets individual barriers to medication adherence in patients with BD. The CAE model is flexible, allowing for adaptation to various clinical settings and patient needs. It includes four core modules:

Telehealth: A New Frontier in Adherence Enhancement

The CAE approach is designed for virtual delivery, a crucial feature in today's healthcare landscape, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth interventions have shown promise in improving long-term medication adherence by increasing patient engagement and providing easy access to care. The study highlights the potential of telehealth to overcome traditional barriers to adherence, such as transportation issues and limited access to specialized care.

Implications for Practitioners

For practitioners, the findings of this study offer several actionable insights:

Encouraging Further Research

While the CAE model shows promise, further research is needed to explore its long-term effectiveness and scalability. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this body of research by implementing CAE in their practice settings and sharing outcomes with the broader medical community.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: A randomized controlled trial of customized adherence enhancement (CAE-E): study protocol for a hybrid effectiveness-implementation project.


Citation: Levin, J. B., Briggs, F., Blixen, C., Bauer, M., Einstadter, D., Albert, J. M., Weise, C., Woods, N., Fuentes-Casiano, E., Cassidy, K. A., Rentsch, J., Sarna, K., & Sajatovic, M. (2022). A randomized controlled trial of customized adherence enhancement (CAE-E): study protocol for a hybrid effectiveness-implementation project. Trials, 23, 634. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-022-06517-0
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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