ArticleIndian journal of psychiatry
Assessment of lithium-related knowledge and attitudes among patients with bipolar disorder on long-term lithium maintenance treatment.
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- Clinical practice guidelines for the management of bipolar disorder: 2025 update.Indian journal of psychiatry · 2026Article
- Development of an Essential Information Set for Supporting Life With Bipolar Disorder: A Modified Delphi Study With Patients, Families and Healthcare Professionals.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025Article
- Research on clinical aspects of bipolar disorder: A review of Indian studies.Indian journal of psychiatry · 2024Review
- Self-Reported Low Lithium Adherence Among Chinese Patients with Bipolar Disorder in Shenzhen: A Cross-Sectional Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundGaps in lithium-related knowledge among bipolar disorder (BD) patients on lithium prophylaxis may pose safety concerns and could adversely influence attitudes to lithium.
objectiveTo assess the lithium-related knowledge and attitudes among patients with BD. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis was a cross-sectional, observational study assessing euthymic, adult outpatients with BD on lithium prophylaxis (≥1 year) using a semi-structured pro forma, lithium questionnaire for knowledge, lithium attitude questionnaire (LAQ), and medication adherence rating scale (MARS).
resultsDescriptive analysis revealed several deficits in knowledge, including lack of critical safety information or need for periodic blood tests. Lower knowledge group had significantly more negative attitudes. Favorable attitude toward lithium (lower LAQ score) was significantly associated with the number of psychiatric follow-ups in the last year and MARS score.
conclusionThere were critical deficits in lithium-related knowledge among the patients. Lower lithium knowledge was associated with negative lithium attitudes. Educative interventions should be delivered periodically to regular lithium users.
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