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Dialectical behavior therapy for patients with borderline personality disorder
1Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center, 3301 Seventh Avenue North, Anoka, MN 55303, USA.
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|November 8, 2001
Summary
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) significantly reduced self-injurious behaviors in women with borderline personality disorder (BPD) by nearly 50%. Nurses overwhelmingly perceived DBT as an effective treatment approach.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Nursing
Background:
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition.
- Self-injurious behaviors are a common and serious symptom in BPD.
- Effective treatment interventions for BPD are crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for individuals diagnosed with BPD.
- To assess the impact of DBT on reducing self-injurious behaviors.
- To gather healthcare professionals' perceptions of DBT's efficacy.
Main Methods:
- A 4-week observational study of 15 women hospitalized on a DBT unit.
- Data collection through incident reports and patient charts to track self-injurious behaviors.
- Semi-structured interviews with four Registered Nurses (RNs) assessing DBT effectiveness.
Main Results:
- A nearly 50% decrease in the frequency of self-injurious behaviors was observed.
- Patient chart reviews and incident reports corroborated the reduction in harmful behaviors.
- All interviewed RNs reported uniformly positive perceptions of DBT's effectiveness, frequently stating "it works."
Conclusions:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) demonstrates significant effectiveness in reducing self-injurious behaviors in patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD).
- The positive perceptions of nurses involved in DBT treatment further support its clinical utility.
- DBT is a promising therapeutic approach for managing severe symptoms of BPD.