2016
Caregiver burden as a predictor of depression among family and friends who provide care for persons with bipolar disorder
Perlick D, Berk L, Kaczynski R, Gonzalez J, Link B, Dixon L, Grier S, Miklowitz D. Caregiver burden as a predictor of depression among family and friends who provide care for persons with bipolar disorder. Bipolar Disorders 2016, 18: 183-191. PMID: 27004622, DOI: 10.1111/bdi.12379.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCaregiver burdenDepressive symptomsClinical statusBipolar disorderCaregiver depressionSystematic Treatment Enhancement ProgramOverall caregiver burdenPatient's clinical statusCaregiver depressive symptomsPredictors of depressionAdult patientsSymptomsPrimary caregiversSociodemographic variablesCaregiversDisordersDepressionBaselineDisorder reportBurdenPatientsStrongest predictorOne-thirdSocial supportPredictors
2012
Rumination, gender, and depressive symptoms associated with caregiving strain in bipolar disorder
Perlick D, Gonzalez J, Michael L, Huth M, Culver J, Kaczynski R, Calabrese J, Miklowitz D. Rumination, gender, and depressive symptoms associated with caregiving strain in bipolar disorder. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica 2012, 126: 356-362. PMID: 22607486, PMCID: PMC3870006, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.2012.01874.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDepressive symptomsCaregiver strainBipolar disorderSystematic Treatment Enhancement ProgramAffective Disorders EvaluationPatient's clinical statusClinical Monitoring FormGreater caregiver strainCross-sectional studyRuminative styleClinical statusLifetime diagnosisPatientsDisorder evaluationSymptomsFemale caregiversPrimary caregiversMonitoring formCaregiversMild levelsDisordersDepressionFamily strainApparent associationFamily members
2008
Correlates of subjective and objective burden among caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder
Ostacher M, Nierenberg A, Iosifescu D, Eidelman P, Lund H, Ametrano R, Kaczynski R, Calabrese J, Miklowitz D, Sachs G, Perlick D, Group T. Correlates of subjective and objective burden among caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica 2008, 118: 49-56. PMID: 18582347, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.2008.01201.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCaregiver burdenPatient depressionBipolar disorderObjective burdenPrimary caregiversSystematic Treatment Enhancement ProgramCaregivers of patientsChronicity of symptomsSubjective caregiver burdenBipolar depressionPatient's coursePatient daysMood symptomsMood elevationPatientsPatient dataDisordersDepressionCaregiversBurdenSymptomsEpisodesPrevious yearDaysChronicity
2007
Association of symptomatology and cognitive deficits to functional capacity in schizophrenia
Perlick DA, Rosenheck RA, Kaczynski R, Bingham S, Collins J. Association of symptomatology and cognitive deficits to functional capacity in schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research 2007, 99: 192-199. PMID: 17851042, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2007.08.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdministration, OralAdultAntipsychotic AgentsBenzodiazepinesCognition DisordersDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodEmploymentFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHaloperidolHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsOlanzapinePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychotic DisordersQuality of LifeSchizophreniaSchizophrenic PsychologySocial AdjustmentVeteransConceptsFunctional statusQLS total scoreFunctional capacityDouble-blind clinical trialDSM-IV-diagnosed schizophreniaTotal scoreNon-institutionalized peopleFine motor coordinationEffect of symptomsHeinrichs-Carpenter QualityNeurocognitive factorsStudy entryOral olanzapineClinical trialsMotor coordinationSchizoaffective disorderNegative symptomsCognitive deficitsSymptomsSchizophreniaPANSSMixed effects modelsLife ScaleVerbal memoryPatientsPerceived stigma and depression among caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder
Perlick DA, Miklowitz DJ, Link BG, Struening E, Kaczynski R, Gonzalez J, Manning LN, Wolff N, Rosenheck RA. Perceived stigma and depression among caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder. The British Journal Of Psychiatry 2007, 190: 535-536. PMID: 17541117, DOI: 10.1192/bjp.bp.105.020826.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBipolar disorderDepressive symptomsDSM-IV bipolar disorderCaregiver depressive symptomsCaregivers of patientsCaregivers of peopleSocio-demographic factorsStudy entryFunctional statusCaregiver assessmentCaregiver stigmaPatient statusCaregivers' perceptionsMental healthCaregiversDisordersPatientsSymptomsSocial supportDepressionStigmaStatusAvoidance coping
2006
Special Section on CATIE Baseline Data: Components and Correlates of Family Burden in Schizophrenia
Perlick D, Rosenheck R, Kaczynski R, Swartz M, Cañive J, Lieberman J. Special Section on CATIE Baseline Data: Components and Correlates of Family Burden in Schizophrenia. Psychiatric Services 2006, 57: 1117-1125. PMID: 16870962, DOI: 10.1176/ps.2006.57.8.1117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedication side effectsQuality of lifeDaily livingService useSide effectsAcute inpatient phaseImpact of symptomsPatient problem behaviorsClinical Antipsychotic TrialsPatient's symptomsCaregiver burdenInpatient phaseAntipsychotic TrialsFamily burdenFamily caregiversCaregiver dataPatient behaviorTreatment programPatients' impairmentIncorporation of skillsSymptomsIntervention effectivenessDemographic characteristicsPrevious monthSchizophrenia