Psychiatric nurses’ experiences of using a model to improve relationships of couples with borderline personality disorder
South African Journal of Psychiatry
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Psychiatric nurses’ experiences of using a model to improve relationships of couples with borderline personality disorder | |
| Creator | Mokoena-de Beer, Andile G. Temane, Annie Ntshingila, Nompumelelo | |
| Description | Background: Individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) struggle with relationships because of impulsivity and emotional regulation difficulties. Specialised skills are needed for care, but existing models are lacking. A new model was developed to help psychiatric nurses support couples with one partner having BPD. This innovative psychiatric nursing model emphasises the need for implementation and evaluation in care.Aim: To explore the psychiatric nurses’ experiences of implementation of a model to facilitate constructive intra- and interpersonal relationships for couples in a relationship where one is living with BPD.Setting: The study was conducted at a mental health institution in Gauteng province where the one partner with BPD receives treatment.Methods: The study adopted a qualitative, exploratory design conducting in-depth interviews with psychiatric nurses who implemented the model, triangulated with observations and field notes and analysed thematically.Results: Four themes emerged, namely: (1) the model served as a helpful tool for empowerment; (2) the positive results yielded by the model; (3) challenges related to using the model; and (4) suggestions for expanding the model’s reach. The psychiatric nurses found the model acceptable and feasible to facilitate the relationships of couples where one is living with BPD.Conclusion: Psychiatric nurses need guidelines to enhance care for individuals with BPD, highlighting the importance of implementing supportive models to improve relationships in various settings.Contribution: Implementation of this model is unique in the care of persons living with BPD making it a valuable tool for psychiatric nurses in mental health care provision. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2025-04-15 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v31i0.2450 | |
| Source | South African Journal of Psychiatry; Vol 31 (2025); 8 pages 2078-6786 1608-9685 | |
| Language | eng | |
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