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ArticleJMIR formative research2023

Direct and Indirect Predictors of Medication Adherence With Bipolar Disorder: Path Analysis.

Bar Cohen, Andrew Sixsmith, Ariel Pollock Star, Ophir Haglili, Norm O'Rourke

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Article in JMIR formative research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Bar CohenGoldman Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1355-9255
Andrew SixsmithScience and Technology for Aging Research Institute, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5402-2975
Ariel Pollock StarDepartment of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Community Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1242-409X
Ophir HagliliDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1966-3758
Norm O'RourkeDepartment of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Community Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5100-427X
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev · ILSimon Fraser University · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDespite the efficacy of treatment and severity of symptoms, medication adherence by many with bipolar disorder (BD) is variable at best. This poses a significant challenge for BD care management.

objectiveFor this study, we set out to identify psychosocial and psychiatric predictors of medication adherence with BD.

methodsUsing microtargeted social media advertising, we recruited an international sample of young and older adults with BD living in North America (Canada and the United States), Western Europe (eg, United Kingdom and Ireland), Australia and New Zealand (N=92). On average, participants were 55.35 (SD 9.65; range 22-73) years of age, had been diagnosed with BD 14.25 (SD 11.14; range 1-46) years ago, and were currently prescribed 2.40 (SD 1.28; range 0-6) psychotropic medications. Participants completed questionnaires online including the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale.

resultsMedication adherence did not significantly differ across BD subtypes, country of residence, or prescription of lithium versus other mood stabilizers (eg, anticonvulsants). Path analyses indicate that alcohol misuse and subjective or perceived cognitive failures are direct predictors of medication adherence. BD symptoms, psychological well-being, and the number of comorbid psychiatric conditions emerged as indirect predictors of medication adherence via perceived cognitive failures.

conclusionsAlcohol misuse did not predict perceived cognitive failures. Nor did age predict medication adherence or cognitive failures. This is noteworthy given the 51-year age range of participants. That is, persons in their 20s with BD reported similar levels of medication adherence and perceived cognitive failures as those in their 60s. This suggests that perceived cognitive loss is a facet of adult life with BD, in contrast to the assumption that accelerated cognitive aging with BD begins in midlife.

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alcohol misusebipolar disordercognitive lossdepressionhypo/maniamaniamedication adherencemental healthpath analysisperceived cognitive failurespolypharmacypsychiatric disorderpsychosocial

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