title: Acceptance and commitment therapy-based self-management versus psychoeducation training for staff caring for clients with a personality disorder: a randomized controlled trial.
abstract: People diagnosed with a personality disorder (PD) are often a stigmatized patient group. This can affect the care they receive, their progression, and the well-being of staff caring for them. Interventions targeted at health care professionals that aim to improve attitudes toward these patients and improve staff well-being do exist; however, evidence for their effectiveness is limited. The present study compared a self-management, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based training intervention (ACTr) with a Psychoeducation Training (PETr) intervention in their effectiveness in improving attitudes toward PD patients, staff-patient relations, and staff well-being. Both interventions were successful at improving attitudes and measures of staff-patient relations up to 6 months after training; however, staff well-being did not change for either group. The implications for staff training and future research are discussed.
authors: Sue
authors: S
authors: Clarke
authors: Georgina
authors: G
authors: Taylor
authors: Joanna
authors: J
authors: Lancaster
authors: Bob
authors: B
authors: Remington
mesh_terms: D064869:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000451:nursing; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000193:education*; D012648:Self Care; D016896:Treatment Outcome