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.
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.
Authors: Elsa F Ronningstam; Shian-Ling Keng; Maria Elena Ridolfi; Mohammad Arbabi; Brin F S Grenyer Journal: Curr Psychiatry Rep Date: 2018-03-26 Impact factor: 5.285
Authors: Fiona Y Y Ng; Michelle L Townsend; Caitlin E Miller; Mahlie Jewell; Brin F S Grenyer Journal: Borderline Personal Disord Emot Dysregul Date: 2019-05-22