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

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.