personality disorders, therapeutic assessment, diagnostics
Conditions
Interventions
Patients in the experimental group participate in a Therapeutic Assessment (TA) procedure. The full model TA follows a semi-structured format that involves a) an initial interview aimed at collaborati
Sponsors
PTC De Viersprong
Psychotherapeutic Center 'The Viersprong'
PO Box 7
4660 AA Halsteren
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients on the Waiting list of the Viersprong; 2. Between 18 and 65 years old; 3. Were assigned to one of the following treatment programs: IKDP, IOP, Kliniek, day-hospital or outpatient treatment programs; 4. Exhibiting (severe) personality pathology as operationalized as satisfying the criteria for one or more DSM Axis-II disorders.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Insufficient command of the Dutch Language; 2. Severe organic disorders; 3. Mental Retardation; 4. Primary Psychotic Disorder; 5. Autism- or other severe developmental disorders; 6. Suffer from dementia, delirium or bipolar disorder.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Symptomatic Change (BSI); 2. Demoralization (MMPI). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Self-esteem (Rosenberg); 2. Motivation for Change. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactHilde Saeger, de
Postbus 7
Outcome results
None listed