Outcomes of a short-term recovery-oriented residential service for patients with borderline personality disorder

Das PP et al. · Collaboration with Allied Health and MIND Australia

Retrospective design · Admissions 2011–2016 · 12-month follow-up

ABSTRACT

Retrospective review of all admissions between 2011 and 2016 to a short-term recovery-oriented residential service for patients with borderline personality disorder, with 12-month follow-up data examining inpatient and residential utilisation patterns.

2011–2016 · BPD · 12-month follow-up · MIND Australia

KEY FINDINGS

• Service promotes both clinical and psychosocial recovery for BPD patients

• Significant reduction in inpatient admissions at 12-month follow-up

• Increase in recovery unit admissions — unit functioning as an alternative to inpatient care

• Model associated with reduced cost of psychiatric treatment

Consistent with Harvey et al. (2019) — a larger Victorian study with comparable findings