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

• Published in: Health SA = SA Gesondheid Vol. 21; no. 1; pp. 437 - 443
• Main Authors: Myburgh, C.P.H., Poggenpoel, M., Temane, A., Ntshingila, N.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: AOSIS 01-01-2016
• Subjects: Analysis; Borderline personality disorder; Concept; Facilitation; Self-empowerment
• ISSN: 1025-9848; 2071-9736
• DOI: 10.1016/j.hsag.2016.09.002

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 selfempowerment ”. 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.