Long-term hospital treatment of borderline patients: a descriptive outcome study.
The authors report a prospective 2-year outcome study of 40 inpatients with severe personality disorders who were treated on a specialized long-term unit for patients with "borderline conditions." Treatment goals included improving interpersonal relationships and facilitating a lasting discharge from the hospital. Data were collected at admission, discharge, and 1 and 2 years after discharge. The data reflect change from admission to follow-up in impulsivity, psychotherapy, and social adjustment. Mediating effects of length of stay on outcome are discussed.
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Department of Psychiatry, Cornell University Medical College, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, White Plains.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001883:Borderline Personality Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales