Thirty-three inpatients (20 women and 13 men) with bipolar disorder
participated in audiotaped, semi-structured interviews that focused on
their informational needs in six areas: self-management of the disorder,
understanding bipolar disorder, managing daily life, living in society,
relating to others, and relating to self. The interviews were transcribed
and systematically analyzed to produce a typology of needs, which was
evaluated by the interviewees as it evolved. The typology is useful for
structuring psychoeducational programs. The findings attest to the
importance of providing education for persons with bipolar disorder in all
health care settings in which they seek treatment.
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