Process and impact of dialectical behaviour therapy: a systematic review of perceptions of clients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder

Purpose: To identify, appraise and synthesise findings from qualitative studies of individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder who have experienced Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, to gain further understanding of their perceptions of the process and impact of therapy. Methods: We...

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Main Authors: Little, Hannah, Tickle, Anna, das Nair, Roshan
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Published: Wiley 2017
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/45571/
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das Nair, Roshan
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description Purpose: To identify, appraise and synthesise findings from qualitative studies of individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder who have experienced Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, to gain further understanding of their perceptions of the process and impact of therapy. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive systematic search of the literature from several online databases, and appraised them using an adapted version of the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool. A meta-ethnographic approach was used to synthesise the data. Results: Seven studies met the criteria to be included and their quality subsequently appraised. Four main themes were identified through the synthesis process: Life before DBT; the relationships that support change; developing self-efficacy; a shift in perspectives. Conclusions: The findings of the synthesis highlight the importance of a number of key factors in the process of DBT, and the impact that the therapy has both on day to day life and on individuals’ identity.
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spelling nottingham-455712020-05-04T19:12:55Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/45571/ Process and impact of dialectical behaviour therapy: a systematic review of perceptions of clients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder Little, Hannah Tickle, Anna das Nair, Roshan Purpose: To identify, appraise and synthesise findings from qualitative studies of individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder who have experienced Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, to gain further understanding of their perceptions of the process and impact of therapy. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive systematic search of the literature from several online databases, and appraised them using an adapted version of the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool. A meta-ethnographic approach was used to synthesise the data. Results: Seven studies met the criteria to be included and their quality subsequently appraised. Four main themes were identified through the synthesis process: Life before DBT; the relationships that support change; developing self-efficacy; a shift in perspectives. Conclusions: The findings of the synthesis highlight the importance of a number of key factors in the process of DBT, and the impact that the therapy has both on day to day life and on individuals’ identity. Wiley 2017-10-16 Article PeerReviewed Little, Hannah, Tickle, Anna and das Nair, Roshan (2017) Process and impact of dialectical behaviour therapy: a systematic review of perceptions of clients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice . ISSN 2044-8341 borderline personality disorder; dialectical behaviour therapy; metasynthesis; psychological therapy; qualitative research; service user perspectives; systematic review http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/papt.12156/full doi:10.1111/papt.12156 doi:10.1111/papt.12156
spellingShingle borderline personality disorder; dialectical behaviour therapy; metasynthesis; psychological therapy; qualitative research; service user perspectives; systematic review
Little, Hannah
Tickle, Anna
das Nair, Roshan
Process and impact of dialectical behaviour therapy: a systematic review of perceptions of clients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder
title Process and impact of dialectical behaviour therapy: a systematic review of perceptions of clients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder
title_full Process and impact of dialectical behaviour therapy: a systematic review of perceptions of clients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder
title_fullStr Process and impact of dialectical behaviour therapy: a systematic review of perceptions of clients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder
title_full_unstemmed Process and impact of dialectical behaviour therapy: a systematic review of perceptions of clients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder
title_short Process and impact of dialectical behaviour therapy: a systematic review of perceptions of clients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder
title_sort process and impact of dialectical behaviour therapy: a systematic review of perceptions of clients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder
topic borderline personality disorder; dialectical behaviour therapy; metasynthesis; psychological therapy; qualitative research; service user perspectives; systematic review
url https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/45571/
https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/45571/
https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/45571/