The study investigates the effectiveness of the Semi-Structured Interview for DSM-5 Personality Functioning (STiP-5.1) in assessing personality pathology among incarcerated patients.
Despite good reliability and consistency of the STiP-5.1, there were no correlations between self-reports and expert ratings, highlighting discrepancies in assessment methods.
The findings emphasize the necessity for tailored assessment tools in forensic settings, suggesting STiP-5.1 could aid in treatment planning, but its unique contributions compared to self and informant reports need further clarification.