Citation

Springer T, Lohr NE, Buchtel HA, Silk KR. J. Psychother. Pract. Res. 1996; 5(1): 57-71.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, American Psychiatric Press)

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Abstract

A randomized, controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral therapy group, based on Linehan's dialectical behavior therapy, for inpatients with personality disorders. The treatment, a problem-solving skills group focused on parasuicidality, was compared with a discussion control group. Change was assessed by self-report measures and behavioral observations on the unit. Subjects in both groups improved significantly on most change measures, although no significant between-group differences were found. However, the treatment group patients viewed the intervention as more beneficial to them in their lives outside the hospital. The usefulness of this type of group on a short-term unit is discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; female; male; randomized controlled trial; suicide attempt; clinical trial; article; controlled study; personality disorder; clinical article; controlled clinical trial; behavior therapy; cognitive therapy; hospital patient; problem solving; group therapy