Facilitation of self-empowerment of women living with borderline personality disorder: A concept analysis

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Abstract

Background Borderline personality disorder is characterised by a pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, affects and marked impulsivity. Objective : The objective is to define the central concept of “facilitation of self-empowerment”. Method Analysis and synthesis reasoning methods as indicated by Walker and Avant (2011) were used to define the central concept. Results A definition of the concept “facilitation of self-empowerment” was formulated from the dictionary and subject definitions. Conclusion The central concept is important for developing a model as a frame of reference to assist psychiatric nurse practitioners in facilitating the mental health of women living with borderline personality disorder.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)437-443
Number of pages7
JournalHealth SA Gesondheid
Volume21
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2016

Keywords

  • Analysis
  • Borderline personality disorder
  • Concept
  • Facilitation
  • Self-empowerment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health Policy
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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