How common is bipolar disorder in general primary care attendees? A systematic review and meta-analysis investigating prevalence determined according to structured clinical assessments KU Leuven
OBJECTIVE: There are mounting calls for bipolar disorder to be managed in primary care, yet the exact prevalence remains unclear. We conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the prevalence of bipolar disorder in general primary care attendees without other comorbid psychiatric diagnosis. METHOD: We systematically searched major electronic databases from inception till 03/2015. Articles were included that reported the prevalence of bipolar ...