Citation

Helleman M, Goossens PJJ, Kaasenbrood A, Van Achterberg T. Perspect. Psychiatr. Care 2014; 50(1): 65-75.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/ppc.12023

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

PURPOSE: To review the available evidence-based literature on the components of brief inpatient psychiatric hospital admission as an intervention for patients with borderline personality disorder. Design and Method: Systematic literature search, narrative literature review. Content analysis.

FINDINGS: Five key components of brief admission as an intervention were identified: discussion of goals; organization of Brief Admission; clear admission procedure; specification of any other interventions during Brief Admission; and stipulation of conditions for premature (i.e., forced) discharge. Research and Practice Implications: Brief Admission can be effectively used to prevent self-harm and suicide in patients with borderline personality disorder. During the Brief Admission, psychiatric nurses can support these patients achieving an active coping in dealing with their symptoms. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; human; standards; Evidence-Based Medicine; Patient Admission; Borderline personality disorder; Crisis; hospital admission; evidence based medicine; Borderline Personality Disorder; Literature review; procedures; Brief Admission