Publications by authors named "N Bachrach"

Background: Mentalization-based treatment (MBT) is an evidence based treatment for patients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Although MBT is effective, on average, for individuals with BPD, there are large individual differences in treatment outcomes. Research on predictors of the treatment effect of MBT, such as intelligence, is needed to determine which treatment is most effective for which 'category' of BPD patients, providing more knowledge about optimal indications.

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Background: Schema therapy is effective for most outpatients with personality disorders (PDs). However, a subgroup does not sufficiently benefit from outpatient programmes. Despite its common clinical use, a thorough evaluation of day treatment group schema therapy (GST) is lacking.

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  • Knowledge of predictors and moderators is crucial for enhancing PTSD treatment effectiveness in those affected by childhood abuse, with the study investigating variables that could impact treatment outcomes.
  • The research compared a two-step treatment method (STAIR plus EMDR) versus a direct EMDR approach for PTSD, focusing on various psychological symptoms as predictors and moderators.
  • Findings indicated that pre-treatment PTSD severity and dissociative symptoms were major predictors of poor treatment outcomes, suggesting that more extensive or mixed treatment options might be necessary for those with severe PTSD symptoms.
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