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A systematic review and meta-analysis of digital interventions targeted at individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD), and related symptoms.

Authors :
Drews-Windeck E
Greenwood K
Cavanagh K
Source :
Journal of clinical psychology [J Clin Psychol] 2023 Sep; Vol. 79 (9), pp. 2155-2185. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 26.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Objectives: The present review investigates the impact of digital interventions for individuals with features of borderline personality disorder (BPD)/emotional unstable personality disorder (EUPD) as digital interventions show promise as therapeutic tools in underserved groups. BPD/EUPD features are identified as clinically relevant, yet previous reviews on the use of digital interventions fail to include subthreshold symptomatology.<br />Methods: Five online databases were searched for terminology in three categories: BPD/EUPD and related symptoms, mental-health interventions, and digital technology. Additionally, four relevant journals and two trial registers were searched for additional papers meeting the inclusion criteria.<br />Results: Twelve articles met all inclusion criteria. Meta-analyses revealed statistically significant differences in symptom measures between intervention and control groups at postintervention and decreases in BPD/EUPD symptomatology and well-being from pre- to postintervention. Service users' engagement, satisfaction, and acceptability of interventions were high. Results support the previous literature on the value of using digital interventions in populations with BPD/EUPD.<br />Conclusion: Overall, it was identified that digital interventions show promise for successful implementation with this population.<br /> (© 2023 The Authors. Journal of Clinical Psychology published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1097-4679
Volume :
79
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of clinical psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37185891
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.23523