The Effect of Interpersonal Relationships and Social Rhythm Therapy on Biological Rhythm and Relapses in Individuals With Bipolar Disorder
Phase: NA
Conditions: Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder, Bipolar II Disorder
Sponsor: Ege University

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
The Effect of Interpersonal 
Relationships and Social Rhythm 
Therapy Individuals With Bipolar 
Disorder 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
01.06.2021 
 
 

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of IPSRT based on Peplau's 
Interpersonal Relations theory, applied to individuals with bipolar disorder, on biological 
rhythm, interpersonal relationships and relapse frequency. It was planned as a follow-up study 
in a quantitative, randomized controlled experimental design. Pre-intervention pre-test, post-
intervention post-test and follow-up scheme will be used. 
This study is carried out with individuals with bipolar disorder registered in İzmir Katip 
Çelebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital Community Mental Health Center. 
Of the 60 patients enrolled here, 34 patients who met the research criteria and accepted the 
study were randomized to form the experimental and control groups. also "G. Using the 
“Power-3.1.9.2” program, the sample size at 80% confidence level was calculated before data 
collection. Accordingly, the effect size of the study was 0.40; (The minimum number of 
samples was calculated as 34 by taking the alpha value of 0.05 and the power of 0.80. In 
randomization, the patients were stratified by gender and Bipolar I - Bipolar II. After 
stratification, the participants were numbered, using the Research Randomizer site 
(https://www.randomizer.org/) individuals corresponding to the selected numbers were 
assigned to the experimental and control groups (experimental group: 17, control group: 17). 
IPSRT based on Peplau Interpersonal Relations Theory will be applied to the experimental 
group. The control group will continue their follow-up and treatment at the Community 
Mental Health Center. Pre-test, post-intervention, post-intervention, 1st and 3rd month 
follow-ups were performed in both groups. 
The data of the study were collected with Descriptive Information Form, Young Mania Rating 
Scale (YMÖ), Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D), Biological Rhythm Evaluation 
Interview Form (BRDG), and Interpersonal Competence Scale - Short Form (BDS). 
we cannot disclose the results as data collection is not yet complete