The Long View on Brief Admission
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex and often misunderstood condition, characterized by emotional dysregulation, unstable relationships, and self-harming behaviors.
A 4-year longitudinal study from Sweden examined the effectiveness of Brief Admission, a person-centered approach that allows individuals with BPD to self-refer for short respite stays, providing an alternative to emergency hospitalization.
Previous research has highlighted the need for a better understanding of BPD, including its diagnostic overlap with other conditions and its relationship with suicidality, as discussed in National Elf Service blogs.
A structured approach to hospital admission for individuals with BPD, describing promising but inconsistent results, was recently reviewed by Dan Warrender.
This study aims to shed light on who uses Brief Admission, how it works, and how services can adapt to better support individuals with BPD.
Author's summary: Brief Admission offers a promising alternative to emergency hospitalization for individuals with BPD.