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Treating the untreatable? The biopsychosocial treatment of delusional disorder: a case study
Terri-Ann Goodwin1, Tim J Lowry1,2, Carla Meurk3,2
1Queensland Fixated Threat Assessment Centre (QFTAC), Australia.
Objective:
Delusional disorder (DD) is well recognised, but its treatment is controversial. This article presents a case study that highlights the therapeutic benefits associated with assertive biopsychosocial treatment of DD.
Method:
The literature on pharmacological and psychological treatments for DD is briefly reviewed, and a case example from the Queensland Fixated Threat Assessment Centre is given to illustrate a comprehensive biopsychosocial treatment framework.
Results:
Combined pharmacological and psychosocial intervention resulted in stabilisation and improvement in mental state for the case described.
Conclusions:
There is an emergent evidence base for an assertive biopsychosocial approach to treating DD. The case study demonstrates that a range of therapeutic goals is achievable.
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