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A preliminary report of short-term cognitive-behavioral group therapy for inpatients with personality disorders
T Springer1, N E Lohr, H A Buchtel
1Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Abstract:
A randomized, controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral therapy group, based on Linehan's dialectical behavior therapy, for inpatients with personality disorders. The treatment, a problem-solving skills group focused on parasuicidality, was compared with a discussion control group. Change was assessed by self-report measures and behavioral observations on the unit. Subjects in both groups improved significantly on most change measures, although no significant between-group differences were found. However, the treatment group patients viewed the intervention as more beneficial to them in their lives outside the hospital. The usefulness of this type of group on a short-term unit is discussed.
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