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Challenges to getting evidence into practice: expert clinician perspectives on psychotherapy for personality
Kye L McCarthy1, Phoebe E Carter, Brin F S Grenyer
1School of Psychology, Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute , University of Wollongong , NSW , Australia.
Background:
No known recent studies have investigated service provision for personality disorder in Australia, despite international studies suggesting provision of such services is sub-optimal.
Aims:
This study aimed to gain insight into psychotherapy provided for personality disorders, treatments considered optimal by clinicians and opinions of clinicians on the current levels of care.
Methods:
The views of 60 experienced clinicians working with personality disorders were sampled.
Results:
Data showed significant gaps between current practices for the treatment of personality disorders provided by clinicians compared to their perceptions of optimal treatment practice.
Conclusions:
This study highlights the evidence-practice gap and the need for more training for clinicians in the treatment of personality disorders and service improvements to implement optimal care strategies.
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