Abstract
Objective: To identify the prevalence and characteristics of bipolar patients in the service and relate them to the literature. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative study was carried out, with data collected from the medical records of bipolar patients at a tertiary outpatient clinic in the Federal District. The data obtained were compiled in two electronic electronic forms, analyzed, described in frequencies. The research was approved by the research ethics committee (CAAE:36765820.6.0000.5553). Results: The sample consisted of 84 patients, with a mean age of 41.3. There was a predominance of women (71.4%), single (44%), unemployed (71.4%), with complete high school (39.3%), with 68.7% diagnosed as bipolar I. About medications, mood stabilizers (90.2%) and atypical antipsychotics (63.4%) were the most prescribed, with 51.2% having a history of inadequate treatment adherence. Conclusion: This study is relevant, as the characteristics are understood, there are gaps in the records and, with this, it is possible to propose measures to improve the care provided to the population.