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Date of Award

Spring 2024

Degree Name

Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)

Department

Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences

First Advisor

Kimberly Erikson

Abstract

The current treatment approach for managing patients with Bipolar Disorder (BD) involves pharmacologic interventions alongside cognitive behavioral therapy and hospitalization as needed. However, over half of patients with BD exhibit resistance to standard treatments, necessitating a shift towards more individualized care approaches. Exploration of alternative medications, such as IV ketamine, is crucial to address the needs of treatment-resistant patients. This assessment emphasizes the necessity for a nuanced understanding of BD management and the exploration of personalized therapeutic strategies to enhance patient outcomes such as pharmacogenetics and integrative medicine.

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Bipolar Disorder Therapies: Navigating Treatment Challenges and Resistant Cases

The current treatment approach for managing patients with Bipolar Disorder (BD) involves pharmacologic interventions alongside cognitive behavioral therapy and hospitalization as needed. However, over half of patients with BD exhibit resistance to standard treatments, necessitating a shift towards more individualized care approaches. Exploration of alternative medications, such as IV ketamine, is crucial to address the needs of treatment-resistant patients. This assessment emphasizes the necessity for a nuanced understanding of BD management and the exploration of personalized therapeutic strategies to enhance patient outcomes such as pharmacogenetics and integrative medicine.