Personality disorder (PD)
Conditions
Interventions
The MBT-program consists of a maximum of 18 months MBT, conducted conform the treatment manual (Bateman & Fonagy 2004, 2006), and continued by a maximum of 18 months of maintenance mentalizing (group)
Sponsors
Viersprong Institute for Studies on Personality Disorders (VISPD); MBT consortium (De Viersprong, Arkin, University of Amsterdam, Leuven University, Erasmus Medical Center)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Referral to the MBT-program as implemented by De Viersprong, i.e. 18-month psychotherapy designed specifically for treatment refractory patients with complex personality disorders, often complicated by multi-morbidity, who have typically had a history of unsuccessful treatments; 2. At least one PD as diagnosed according to DSM-IV criteria.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients were only excluded if they met DSM-IV criteria for schizophrenia or intellectual impairment (IQ < 80). The WAIS was administered when intellectual impairment was suspected.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Frequency and severity of manifestations of (borderline) personality disorder (SCID-II, PAI-BOR); 2. Number of suicide acts (SSHI); 3. Number of self-mutilation acts (SSHI); 4. Subjective experience of symptoms (BSI); 5. Quality of life (EQ-5D); 6. Care consumption (TiC-P). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Axis I diagnosis (SCID-I); 2. Depression (BDI); 3. Interpersonal functioning (IIP); 4. Personality functioning (DAPP-SF); 5. Mentalisation (ECR, RFQ); 6. Treatment adherence. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactHelene Andrea
Viersprong Institute for Studies on Personality Disorders (VISPD) P.O. Box 7
Outcome results
None listed