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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.
Recommended Citation
Sierka, Hannah, "Bipolar Disorder Therapies: Navigating Treatment Challenges and Resistant Cases" (2024). Capstone Showcase. 50.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2024/pa/50
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.