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Using DSM axis II information to predict outcome in short-term individual psychotherapy.

J S Ogrodniczuk¹, W E Piper, A S Joyce

¹Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1W6, Canada.

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Summary

The number of personality disorders, not just their presence, impacts psychotherapy outcomes. More personality disorders correlate with less favorable results in both interpretive and supportive therapies.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Psychology
Clinical Psychology

Background:

Personality disorders can affect treatment outcomes.
Understanding the impact of personality pathology on psychotherapy is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate how DSM Axis II personality disorders influence outcomes in short-term individual psychotherapy.
To compare the effects of any personality disorder, the number of disorders, and specific disorders on therapy outcomes.

Main Methods:

Examined three approaches to DSM Axis II data: presence of any disorder, number of disorders, and specific disorders.
Assessed treatment outcomes in interpretive and supportive psychotherapy.
Conducted post-therapy and 12-month follow-up assessments.

Main Results:

The presence of any personality disorder did not significantly affect therapy outcomes.
A greater number of personality disorders was significantly associated with poorer outcomes.
Exploratory analyses suggested potential outcome differences for specific personality disorders.

Conclusions:

The number of personality disorders is a more significant predictor of psychotherapy outcome than the mere presence of a disorder.
Increased personality pathology, indicated by multiple disorders, is linked to less favorable treatment results.
Further research into specific personality disorders and their differential impact on therapy is warranted.