An Introduction to the Model of Crisis Intervention Procedure for Borderline Patients (CIP-BP): A Case Study

• Published in: Archives of psychiatric nursing 2017-06, Vol.31 (3), p.324-328
• Main Authors: Koweszko, Tytus, Gierus, Jacek, Więdłocha, Magdalena, Mosiołek, Anna, Szulc, Agata
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Adult; Borderline Personality Disorder - psychology; Borderline Personality Disorder - therapy; Crisis Intervention - methods; Emotions; Female; Hospitalization; Humans; Interpersonal Relations; Nursing; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales - statistics & numerical data; Suicide, Attempted - prevention & control; Suicide, Attempted - psychology
• ISSN: 0883-9417; 1532-8228
• DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2016.11.002

Borderline personality disorder is highly associated with suicidal behaviors. The authors of the current case study present the introduction model of original Crisis Intervention Procedure for Borderline Patients (CIP-BP) which is a method focused on restoring emotional balance, reducing the severity of symptoms and the risk of suicidal behavior, as well as developing optimum solutions for further action. Its aim is to enable the patient to regain control of their emotional memory, increase autonomy and restore important interpersonal relations by using the original resources of this person. The procedure aims at providing nursing personnel with a practical tool to effectively avert the crisis and prevent further decompensation of BPD patients. Further pre-post study is required to determine the effectiveness of the procedure. •Patients with borderline personality disorder are at high risk of suicide death due to severe experiencing of crises.•Preventing suicidal behaviors in borderline personality disorder patients is a difficult challenge for nursing personnel.•A practical tool for nurses is required to effectively avert the crises of borderline personality patients.