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Quality of life in bipolar mood disorder

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

R.S. Macrea ,
I.V. Miclutia  and
M. Crisan
R.S. Macrea
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Second Psychiatric Clinic, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
I.V. Miclutia
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Second Psychiatric Clinic, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
M. Crisan
Affiliation:
Department of Histology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dermatology Clinic, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Abstract

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Background:

The enduring cyclic evolution of bipolar disorder affects various psychological and functional aspects.

Material and method:

70 bipolar subjects, from the evidence of the Second psychiatric Clinic Cluj, were assessed by: a socio-demographical questionnaire, MADRS, YMRS, WHO-QOL Bref, GAF. Controls were 30 matched subjects diagnosed with dermatological diseases.

Results:

Quality of life, functionality are decreased from the first mood episode, but decrease seriously with the progression of the disease and number of episodes. Items regarding independency, joy of life, sexual satisfaction, efficiency were significantly decreased compared to somatic patients.

Discussion:

The progression of the disorder, comorbidities are interrelated.

Conclusions:

Single mood events, the turn-over and number of episodes, various comorbidities, longterm treatments significantly affect in adults the quality of life, functionality, leading to demoralization, social dependence.

Type
Poster Session 2: Bipolar Disorders
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 22 , Issue S1: 15th AEP Congress - Abstract book - 15th AEP Congress , March 2007 , pp. S256
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2007
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