The Effect of Interpersonal Relationships and Social Rhythm Therapy Individuals With Bipolar Disorder

Summary

Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) is a type of psychotherapy that applies social rhythm theories in bipolar disorder. The purpose of IPSRT is to stabilize people's social routines (daily routines, sleep-wake balances), gain insight into the two-way relationship between interpersonal events and mood, and increase their satisfaction with social roles.

This study was planned as a follow-up study in a quantitative, randomized controlled experimental design, aiming to determine the effectiveness of Peplau's Interpersonal Relations theory-based IPSRT applied to individuals with bipolar disorder to determine the effect on biological rhythm, interpersonal relationships and relapse frequencies. Pre-intervention pre-test, post-intervention post-test and follow-up scheme will be used. To carrying out of this study, first of all, intervention and control groups will be formed by randomization according to gender and bipolar type (I-II), using the Introductory Information Form, Young Mania Rating and Hamilton Depression Rating Scales from individuals with bipolar disorder registered to the Community Mental Health Service (CMHS). As a pre-test (Introductory Information Form, Young Mania Rating Scale, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, Biological Rhythm Assessment Interview, Interpersonal Competence Scale) to the intervention and control groups, Peplau Interpersonal Relations based IPSRT will be applied to the intervention group, and the control group will be given a CMHS and will also continue the treatment. IPSRT will take 40-45 minutes twice in a week and will be conducted in 10-12 individual meetings in total. Immediately, 1 month and 3 months after the interviews, post-tests will be applied to the intervention and control groups With this study, the biological rhythms of IPSRT individuals based on Peplau Interpersonal Relationship Theory in bipolar disorder will be regulated and the frequency of relapse will decrease. In addition, individuals with bipolar disorder, which is one of the lifelong mental illnesses that cause stigmatization, will continue their lives in the community, their functionality will increase in their work life, school life and social life, and hospitalization will decrease

Conditions

• Bipolar Disorder
• Bipolar I Disorder
• Bipolar II Disorder

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Peplau Interpersonal Relations based IPSRT will be applied to the intervention group

IPSRT based on peplau Interpersonal Relations theory will be applied to the intervention group. First of all, information about the study will be given. An informed consent form will be filled and a history will be taken from the patient. With the Life Events Chart, past attacks and life events, interpersonal relations will be compared. Interpersonal Circle will be made to better understand the individual and relationships. A Joint Study Plan, which summarizes the disease history, life events, and interpersonal circle, will be created and presented to the patient in summary form. The patient will be given psychoeducation about his illness, drugs and social rhythms. A Social Rhythm Metric (SRM) will be created and monitored throughout therapy to assess their daily routine. Early warning signs of impending attacks will be discussed, managing symptoms, situations that may disrupt social rhythm will be determined (travel, vacation, moving, changing job)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ege University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Şeyda Dülgerler · Ege University Nursing

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2021-08-01

Primary Completion

2022-08-01

Completion

2022-10-01

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations