Effects of the guided self‐help based on shared decision making on eating behaviors in an individual with bipolar disorder


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Tuncer G. Z., Çetinkaya Duman Z.

NURSING FORUM, vol.57, pp.1213-1219, 2022 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Case Report
  • Volume: 57
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/nuf.12826
  • Journal Name: NURSING FORUM
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ASSIA, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.1213-1219
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Abstract

Background: Eating behavior in individuals with chronic mental disorders is affected

by several factors such as stress, drugs, and the environment. Eating problems

can lead to over‐nutrition and obesity. Therefore, the Shared Decision Making

Model‐based Guided Self‐Help Program aimed at solving the eating problems of

individuals with bipolar disorder living in the community should be tested with

preliminary studies. Thus, it would be appropriate to create a useful, accessible, and

applicable program for these individuals to overcome their eating problems.

Case Presentation: In this case study, the effects of the Guided Self‐Help Program

based on the Shared Decision Making Model (GSHP‐SDM) on the eating behaviors

of an individual who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and displayed binge eating

and emotional eating behaviors were investigated. In the study, it was determined

that implementation of the eight‐session GSHP‐SDM, during which the participant

was interviewed once a week, improved her emotional and uncontrolled eating

behaviors.

Conclusions: This study is the first case study in which the GSHP was implemented

to change the eating behavior of an individual with a chronic mental disorder.

We observed that the GSHP regulated her eating behavior. We also observed that

SDM therapeutic intervention enabled her to decide that she could regulate her

eating behaviors.

KEYWORDS

bipolar disorder, case study, emotional eating, guided self‐help, shared decision making,