Process and impact of dialectical behaviour therapy: A systematic review of perceptions of clients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder

@article{Little2018ProcessAI,
  title={Process and impact of dialectical behaviour therapy: A systematic review of perceptions of clients with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder},
  author={Hannah Little and Anna Tickle and Roshan das Nair},
  journal={Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice},
  year={2018},
  volume={91},
  pages={278–301}
}
PURPOSE To identify, appraise, and synthesize findings from qualitative studies of individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder who have experienced dialectical behaviour therapy, to gain further understanding of their perceptions of the process and impact of therapy. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive systematic search of the literature from several online databases, and appraised them using an adapted version of the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool. A meta… 
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