Applying adherent DBT Principles to treatment in a partial hospital setting: An analysis over 5‐years of outcomes from intake to discharge. Issue 11 (1st June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lothes, John E.; McCool, Matison W.; Mochrie, Kirk D.; Guendner, Eric; St. John, Jane
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical psychology. Volume 77:Issue 11(2021)
• Page Start: 2431
• Page End: 2441
• Publication Date: 2021-06-01
• Subjects: dialectical behavior therapy -- partial hospital -- symptom reduction; Psychology -- Periodicals; 616.89
• DOI: 10.1002/jclp.23188
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-9762

Abstract

Abstract: Objectives: A small number of studies to date have examined Partial Hospital (PH) that utilize a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) model. Preliminary findings suggest DBT PH programs can be effective in various symptom reduction. Methods: This study examined clinically relevant outcomes and included a heterogeneous clinical sample over a five‐year period. Specifically, the present study assessed pre–post data to examine changes in symptoms of depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and overall degree of suffering from intake to discharge in a DBT PH. Results: Findings showed symptom reduction from intake to discharge for depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and suffering for all 5 years. This DBT PH program was successful at reducing various symptoms in a sample of psychiatric patients. Conclusion: Clinicians might consider the advantages of placing patients in PH programs versus an inpatient stay or consider utilizing DBT‐informed PH programs after an inpatient hospitalization as a form of step‐down care.