Bipolar Disorder
Overview
RPM 228 - Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by periods of mania and depression. DrKumo RPM Connected Healthcare worker can play an important role in monitoring patients with bipolar disorder to ensure that they receive appropriate care and treatment. Learn to educate the patient and families, use RPM to monitor vitals, and watch for warning signs.
Upon completion of the badge, trainees will be able to:
- Define bipolar disorder
- Explain the various levels of bipolar disorder
- Evaluate medications for bipolar disorder
- Keep track of the patient’s symptoms
- Provide education and resources
- Using RPM, monitor and document vitals and effects of medications
- Follow Disease Management Program on RPM devices
Time Estimate
3 hours
LESSONS
1. Define Bipolar Disorder
Lesson Content
Swings from Mania and Depression
Pop Quiz: Swings from Mania and Depression
2. Various Levels of Bipolar Disorder
Lesson Content
Bipolar I Disorder
Pop Quiz: Bipolar I Disorder
Bipolar II Disorder
Pop Quiz: Bipolar II Disorder
Cyclothymic Disorder
Pop Quiz: Cyclothymic Disorder
Bipolar Disorder Due to Medical Condition
Pop Quiz: Bipolar Disorder Due to Medical Condition
Unspecified Bipolar and Related Disorders
Pop Quiz: Unspecified Bipolar and Related Disorders
3. Medication and Side Effects
Lesson Content
Mood Stabilizers
Pop Quiz: Mood Stabilizers
Antipsychotics
Pop Quiz: Antipsychotics
Antidepressants
Pop Quiz: Antidepressants
Anti-anxiety Medications
Pop Quiz: Anti-anxiety Medications
4. Bipolar Disorder Symptoms
Lesson Content
Manic Symptoms
Pop Quiz: Manic Symptoms
Depressive Symptoms
Pop Quiz: Depressive Symptoms
Hypomanic Symptoms
Pop Quiz: Hypomanic Symptoms
Mixed Symptoms
Pop Quiz: Mixed Symptoms
5. Provide Education
Lesson Content
Encourage Open Communication
Pop Quiz: Encourage Open Communication
Encourage Adherence to Treatment Plan
Pop Quiz: Encourage Adherence to Treatment Plan
Explain that it is a Chronic Condition
Pop Quiz: Explain that it is a Chronic Condition
Explain the Importance of Medication Adherence
Pop Quiz: Explain the Importance of Medication Adherence
Explain the Risks of Uncontrolled Behavior
Pop Quiz: Explain the Risks of Uncontrolled Behavior
Explain Symptoms to Patient/Family
Pop Quiz: Explain Symptoms to Patient/Family
6. Monitoring The Patient
Lesson Content
Warning Signs
Pop Quiz: Warning Signs
RPM for Physical Vitals
Pop Quiz: RPM for Physical Vitals
RPM for Tracking/Interviews
Pop Quiz: RPM for Tracking/Interviews
7. Communicate RPM Disease Management Program to Health Team
Lesson Content
Pop Quiz: Communicate RPM Disease Management Program to Health Team
Assessment: Bipolar Disorder
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