Long-term clinical and functional course of Borderline Personality Disorder: A meta-analysis of prospective studies
Background: This meta-analytic review is the first to synthesize findings from prospective research on the long-term course of borderline personality disorder in adult clinical populations. Methods: Systematic searches were conducted in Medline, PsycINFO, PsycArticles, PubMed, and Scopus within the...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2019 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universidad de Barcelona |
| Repositorio: | Dipòsit Digital de la UB |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:diposit.ub.edu:2445/175985 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/2445/175985 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Trastorns límits de la personalitat Metaanàlisi Borderline personality disorder Meta-analysis |
| Sumario: | Background: This meta-analytic review is the first to synthesize findings from prospective research on the long-term course of borderline personality disorder in adult clinical populations. Methods: Systematic searches were conducted in Medline, PsycINFO, PsycArticles, PubMed, and Scopus within the period 1990-2017. Inclusion criteria were: (1) adult BPD sample diagnosed by a validated, semi-structured interview; (2) at least two prospective assessments of outcomes; and (3) follow-up period ≥ 5 years. Quality of evidence was rated with the Systematic Assessment of Quality in Observational Research (SAQOR). Four outcomes were meta-analysed using mixed-effect methods: remission from BPD diagnosis, completed suicide, depressive symptoms, and functioning. Potential moderators regarding the natural course and the initial treatment received were studied. Results: Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria, with 837 participants from nine countries being followed. Between 50% and 70% of the BPD patients achieved remission in the long-term. Significant reductions in depression and functional impairment were also found. Mean suicide rate ranged from 2% to 5%. Younger age was associated with a higher likelihood of remission. Being female was correlated with lower functional improvement. Despite some positive trends, there were no significant associations between treatment moderators and the long-term outcome. Conclusions: Findings suggest that the course of BPD is characterized by symptomatic amelioration and a slight functional improvement in the long-term. Age and gender modulate the long-term prognosis and should be considered to adapt treatment resources. Further research is required to draw robust conclusions on the long-term effects of psychotherapeutic interventions. |
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