@article{ref1,
title="Identifying and improving non-adherence in bipolar disorders",
journal="Bipolar disorders",
year="2005",
author="Colom, F. and Vieta, E. and Tacchi, M. J. and Sanchez-Moreno, J. and Scott, J.",
volume="7 Suppl 5",
number="",
pages="24-31",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: To review the definition of non-adherence, its clinical and economic impact and identify its role and impact in clinical practice. METHODS: A selective review of the literature as conducted of articles and literature known to the authors. RESULTS: There is a paucity of studies examining specifically treatment non-adherence and its consequences in bipolar disorder. Few studies have systematically examined ways in which treatment adherence can impact treatment and improve outcome. CONCLUSION: Non-adherence is common in the management of bipolar disorder. Clinicians and Researchers alike need to remain alert and be aware of issues related to non-adherence--in particular suicide. Like other course-modifiers non-adherence has to be considered, sought and addressed, and this is perhaps best done by including psychoeducation in routine clinical care.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1398-5647",
doi="10.1111/j.1399-5618.2005.00248.x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-5618.2005.00248.x"
}