title: Internet psychoeducation for bipolar affective disorder: basis for preparation and first experiences.
abstract: There is growing evidence that patients with bipolar affective disorder (BAD), who use medication, respond well to further psychotherapeutic interventions. Internet-based psychoeducation is typically centered on the interaction between a client and therapist via the Internet. Multiple methods were required to investigate existing psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic strategies used on patients suffering from BAD. Systematic reviews and original reports of all trials of psychoeducation in BAD patients were retrieved. Patients with BAD, who were hospitalized in a psychiatric department or attended a day hospital program, were exposed to the first version of the program during the treatment, and then questioned about understandability, comprehensibility, and usefulness of each lecture. Twelve modules of the Internet E-Program for BAD were developed and the intervention was a pilot tested with twelve patients. Internet psychoeducation program for BAD is an intervention designed for universal implementation that addresses heightened learning needs of patients suffering from BAD. It is designed to promote confidence and reduce the number of episodes of the disorder by providing skills in monitoring warning signs, planning daily activities and practicing communication skills.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Olomouc, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic, klaralat@centrum.cz.
authors.forename: Klara
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Latalova
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Prasko
authors.forename: Dana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kamaradova
authors.forename: Daniela
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jelenova
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ociskova
authors.forename: Zuzana
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Sedlackova
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods; D019260:Expressed Emotion; D005195:Family Relations; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016730:Program Development; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D055502:Secondary Prevention / Q000379:methods*; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods; D066107:Social Skills