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  • Group treatment for interpersonal effectiveness: a study of women in a medium secure psychiatric hospital

  • Clive G. Long, Barbara Fulton, Olga Dolley
  • Journal:
    Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care / Volume 9 / Issue 1 / April 2013
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    01 August 2012, pp. 27-32
    Print publication:
    April 2013
  • Background

    Interpersonal effectiveness and social competence are central issues in treatment engagement and recovery for women with a diagnosis of personality disorder or schizophrenia in secure psychiatric settings.

    Aims

    To assess the effectiveness of a manualized group cognitive behavioural treatment for women admitted to a secure inpatient unit.

    Method

    Thirty four patients were divided into treatment completers and non completers on the basis of rates of attendance. Pre-post measures covered interpersonal problems, self efficacy, company, relationships and risk behaviours.

    Results

    Completers show significant pre-post changes on all measures, in contrast to non completers. Completers were younger and more likely to have experienced psychotherapy in the past.

    Conclusions

    Results provide confirmatory evidence for the value of training in interpersonal and communication skills training for women in secure care. The failure of one third of patients to complete treatment raises issues about the timing and applicability of treatment for some patients.