Abstract

NTSHINGILA, N.; TEMANE, A.; POGGENPOEL, M.  and  MYBURGH, C.P.H.. Facilitation of self-empowerment of women living with borderline personality disorder: A concept analysis. Health SA Gesondheid (Online) [online]. 2016, vol.21, n.1, pp.437-443. ISSN 2071-9736.  http://dx.doi.org/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 self-empowerment". 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.

Keywords : Concept; Analysis; Facilitation; Self-empowerment; Borderline personality disorder.

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