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Evidence Base and Components of B rief A dmission as an Intervention for Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder: A Review of the Literature
Author(s) -
Helleman Marjolein,
Goossens Peter J.J.,
Kaasenbrood Ad,
Achterberg Theo
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/ppc.12023
Subject(s) - borderline personality disorder , psychological intervention , psychiatry , personality disorders , intervention (counseling) , hospital admission , personality , psychology , coping (psychology) , medicine , narrative , clinical psychology , psychotherapist , social psychology , linguistics , philosophy
Purpose To review the available evidence‐based literature on the components of brief inpatient psychiatric hospital admission as an intervention for patients with borderline personality disorder. Design and Method Systematic literature search, narrative literature review. Content analysis. Findings Five key components of brief admission as an intervention were identified: discussion of goals; organization of B rief A dmission; clear admission procedure; specification of any other interventions during B rief A dmission; and stipulation of conditions for premature (i.e., forced) discharge. Research and Practice Implications B rief A dmission can be effectively used to prevent self‐harm and suicide in patients with borderline personality disorder. During the B rief A dmission, psychiatric nurses can support these patients achieving an active coping in dealing with their symptoms.