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Pamela McSherry1, Caroline O'Connor, David Hevey
1School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. pamelamcsherry@yahoo.co.uk
Background:
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), a skill-based cognitive behavioural treatment, is increasingly used in the treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD).
Aims:
The study examined service users' perspective on the effectiveness of an adapted DBT programme, delivered within a community adult mental health setting.
Methods:
Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with eight participants with a diagnosis of BPD about their experience of the programme.
Results:
Thematic analysis focused on two key themes: evaluation of therapy and treatment impact. Therapy-specific factors and personal challenges emerged as important themes. Treatment impact raised issues relating to a renewed sense of identity and changes in daily life.
Conclusions:
The study describes the positive and negative experiences of service users with BPD attending an adapted DBT programme.
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