@Article{Olczak2026,
journal="Nursing Problems / Problemy Pielęgniarstwa",
issn="1233-9989",
volume="34",
number="1",
year="2026",
title="Bipolar affective disorder with obsessive-compulsive
symptoms: case report and nursing care plan",
abstract=" Bipolar  affective disorder (BD) is a\ chronic psychiatric condition  characterized by recurrent episodes of depression, mania, or  hypomania. Its course significantly reduces quality of life and  increases suicide risk. The\ coexistence of obsessive-compulsive  disorder exacerbates anxiety symptoms and complicates both diagnosis  and treatment. The\ aim of this study was to present a\ case  of a\ female patient hospitalized due to BD with comorbid  obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and to develop a\ nursing  care plan based on the International Classification for Nursing  Practice (ICNP). The\ research material included medical records  and nursing observations. The\ 48-year-old patient demonstrated  severe depressive and compulsive symptoms, including avoidance of  meals and compulsive handwashing, which resulted in self-care  deficits and weight loss. The\ individualized care plan focused  on safety monitoring, emotional support, psychoeducation, sleep  hygiene, and activation. Hospitalization led to mood improvement,  anxiety reduction, and greater patient engagement in therapy. This  case highlights the crucial role of psychiatric nurses in  interdisciplinary care. ",
author="Olczak, Katarzyna
and Maliszewska, Weronika",
pages="44--49",
doi="10.5114/ppiel.2026.161422",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/ppiel.2026.161422"
}