2014
Long-term outcome of inpatient psychotherapy for adolescents (IPA) with personality pathology
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Journal of Personality Disorders , Volume 28 - Issue 5 p. 637- 656
Little Is known about the effectiveness of treatment programs for adolescents with personality disorders (PDs). This descriptive study investigated long-term outcomes of inpatient psychotherapy for adolescents (IPA). In addition, predictors of long-term treatment effects were investigated. Seventy adolescents who completed their treatment were followed during and after their stay in IPA. Semistructured interviews were used to assess Axis I and Axis II disorders. Patients completed questionnaires to measure symptom severity and personality styles and functioning. Patients showed improvements (d ranging from. 18 to.80). After leaving IPA, a small relapse rate was shown. Higher levels of dependency or more Cluster C PD traits significantly predicted positive long-term treatment outcome. Although IPA might be effective for a particular group of adolescents, mean long-term treatment effects were at best modest. Given the high costs of IPA, developing adjustments to IPA and their guidelines is warranted to ensure cost-effectiveness.
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Journal of Personality Disorders | |
Organisation | Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy |
Feenstra, D., Laurenssen, E., Timman, R., Verheul, R., van Busschbach, J., & Hutsebaut, J. (2014). Long-term outcome of inpatient psychotherapy for adolescents (IPA) with personality pathology. Journal of Personality Disorders, 28(5), 637–656. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1765/81686 |