Bipolar affektif bozuklukta öz-yönetim: Nitel bir çalışma

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Thesis Type: Postgraduate

Institution Of The Thesis: Ataturk University, Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü, PSİKİYATRİ HEMŞİRELİĞİ ANABİLİM DALI, Turkey

Approval Date: 2023

Thesis Language: Turkish

Student: CANSEV BAŞARAN

Supervisor: Kübra Gökalp

Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection

Abstract:

Aim: The purpose of this study is to describe and categorize the self-management experiences of individuals with bipolar affective disorder. Material and Method: The study was contucted with 15 voluntary participants suffering from bipolar affective disorder who were being followed at the Community Mental Health Center in Amasya between December 2022 and September 2023. The research utilized a phenomenological design, which is a qualitative research method. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews using the "Personal Information Form" and the "Semi-Structured Interview Form". the obtained data was analyzed using cıntent analysis and MAXQDA software. Results: The analysis shows that there are three main themes identified: lifestyle management, threatment management and crisis management. Patients mentioned initiatives to improve their lifestyles, such as managing stress, sleep and finances, as well as discussing the issue of stigma. In terms of treatment management, patients emphasized the importance of accepting the illness, attending regular check-ups, and managing medication use and its resulting side effects like drowsiness, fatigue, and forgetfulness. Additionaly, participants mentionaed noticing symptoms such as excessive spending, excessive talking, difficulty falling asleep and difficulty maintaining sleep, and taking preventive measures for potential crisis situations. Conclusion: It was found that individuals with bipolar affective disorder use self-management strategies such as lifestyle management, treatment management, and crisis management. ıt is recommended to plan individual and group interventions to support patient interaction, increase awareness levelsi and support coping mechanisms for dealing with stress. Key Words: Bipolar affective disorder, mental disorder, psychiatric nursing, qualitative study, self-management