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Multiple personality disorders: treatment coordination in a partial hospital setting
1Partial Hospitalization Service, Menninger Clinic, Topeka, KS 66601-0829.
Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Partial hospitalization effectively treats many multiple personality disorder (MPD) patients by creating a safe therapeutic environment for community reintegration. However, not all MPD patients are suitable for this setting, requiring careful placement guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health Treatment
- Dissociative Disorders
Background:
- Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD), now known as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), presents complex treatment challenges.
- Traditional inpatient settings may not be optimal for all patients requiring structured therapeutic environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of partial hospitalization programs for patients with MPD.
- To establish guidelines for appropriate patient selection for partial hospitalization.
Main Methods:
- Review of treatment outcomes for MPD patients in partial hospital settings.
- Development of criteria for patient suitability based on clinical presentation and treatment needs.
Main Results:
- Partial hospitalization is an effective treatment modality for a significant number of MPD patients.
- A subset of MPD patients requires alternative or more intensive treatment approaches.
Conclusions:
- Partial hospitalization offers a viable transitional environment for MPD patients, fostering community reintegration.
- Careful patient assessment is crucial to determine eligibility for partial hospitalization and ensure optimal treatment outcomes.