Collaborative Care for Patients with Severe Borderline and NOS Personality Disorders
Author Information
Author(s): Barbara Stringer, Berno van Meijel, Bauke Koekkoek, Ad Kerkhof, Aartjan Beekman
Primary Institution: VU University Medical Center/GGZ inGeest, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Hypothesis
Can a Collaborative Care Program improve outcomes for patients with severe personality disorders compared to Care as Usual?
Conclusion
The study aims to assess the feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a Collaborative Care Program for patients with severe personality disorders.
Supporting Evidence
- Collaborative Care Programs have been effective for depressive and bipolar disorders.
- Nurses play a crucial role in the continuity and coordination of care in Collaborative Care.
- Patients with severe personality disorders often do not benefit from traditional psychotherapy.
Takeaway
This study is trying to help people with serious personality problems feel better by using a special care program instead of regular treatment.
Methodology
A comparative multiple case study combining quantitative and qualitative data from patients, informal carers, and nurses.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the subjective nature of qualitative data collection and the voluntary participation of nurses.
Limitations
The study may not generalize to all patients with personality disorders as it focuses on a specific group receiving outpatient care.
Participant Demographics
Participants are patients aged 18-65 with a diagnosis of borderline or NOS personality disorder, and their informal carers.
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