| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315712 | Archives of Psychiatric Nursing | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
AimThe aim of this study was to describe significant others' experiences of living close to a person with borderline personality disorder and their experience of encounter with psychiatric care.MethodsData were collected by free-text questionnaires and group interviews and were analyzed by qualitative content analysis.Results and ConclusionThe results revealed four categories: a life tiptoeing; powerlessness, guilt, and lifelong grief; feeling left out and abandoned; and lost trust. The first two categories describe the experience of living close to a person with BPD, and the last two categories describe encounter with psychiatric care.
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Authors
Susanne Ekdahl, Ewa Idvall, Mats Samuelsson, Kent-Inge Perseius,