Efficacy of online psychoeducation and relaxation training program (OnPR) on mental health problems in COVID-19 patients: A randomized controlled trial

Chinvararak, Chotiman; Kirdchok, Pantri; Wonglertwisawakorn, Chayut; Pumjun, Pachara; Kerdcharoen, Nitchawan

doi:10.1016/j.invent.2023.100705

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“…These programs have been adapted for delivery through digital platforms (e-health), allowing for remote access despite social restrictions [ 37 ]. Psychoeducational programs targeting pandemic management have emphasized strategies for coping with health-related anxiety, addressing the challenges of social isolation, and promoting preventive behaviors, such as mask-wearing and social distancing [ 38 ]. Consistent with this evidence, psychoeducation should also address issues related to the dysregulation of rhythms and the management of hyperactivity/exploratory behavior during periods of restriction, such as lockdowns [ 39 ].…”

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An e-Health Psychoeducation Program for Managing the Mental Health of People with Bipolar Disorder during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Study

Perra,

Sancassiani,

Cantone

et al. 2024

JCM

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Background: Social rhythm dysregulation has been identified as a determining factor in bipolar disorder (BD) relapses. It directly impacts individuals’ quality of life (QoL). This study aims to present preliminary data on the efficacy of an e-health psychoeducational intervention for BD for improving clinical outcomes. Methods: This study used an open-label, crossover, randomized controlled trial design. The inclusion criteria consisted of a BD diagnosis, affiliation with the Consultation Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Center at the University Hospital in Cagliari, Italy, age over 18, and the obtaining of informed consent. Anxiety and depressive symptoms, QoL, and social and biological rhythms were measured using standardized instruments validated in Italian. Results: A total of 36 individuals were included in the experimental group (EG) and 18 in the control group (CG). The final sample consisted of 25 in the EG and 14 in the CG. A statistically significant improvement in QoL was found in the EG post-treatment (p = 0.011). Significant correlations were found between QoL and the dysregulation of biorhythms in the EG at T0 (p = 0.0048) and T1 (p = 0.0014). Conclusions: This study shows that, during extreme distress, an e-health group psychoeducation intervention for people with BD could significantly improve the perception of QoL. The results must be confirmed by studies conducted with larger-sized samples.

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