Psychodynamic art psychotherapy for the treatment of aggression in an individual with antisocial personality disorder in a secure forensic hospital: A single-case design study.

Psychotherapy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 297-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon S. Hackett ◽  
Katie Aafjes-van Doorn
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Antisocial Personality Disorder ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Antisocial Personality ◽  
Single Case Design ◽  
Design Study ◽  
Forensic Hospital ◽  
Art Psychotherapy ◽  
Case Design

Volitional Change in Children With Autism: A Single-Case Design Study of the Impact of Hippotherapy on Motivation

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 192-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renee R. Taylor ◽  
Gary Kielhofner ◽  
Caitlin Smith ◽  
Sherri Butler ◽  
Susan M. Cahill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Single Case Design ◽  
Design Study ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Case Design

From Strength to Strength: A Single-Case Design Study of PETTLEP Imagery Frequency

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 305-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Wakefield ◽  
Dave Smith
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Baseline Period ◽  
Single Case Design ◽  
Design Study ◽  
Performance Effect ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Case Design

Imagery is one of the most widely-researched topics in sport psychology. Recent research has been focused on how imagery works and how to apply it to have the greatest possible performance effect. However, the amount of imagery needed to produce optimal effects has been under-researched, particularly in relation to the PETTLEP model of imagery (Holmes & Collins, 2001). This study examined the effects of differing frequencies of PETTLEP imagery on bicep curl performance, using a single-case design. Following a baseline period, participants completed PETTLEP imagery 1×/week, 2×/week, or 3×/week in a counterbalanced pattern. Results indicated that PETTLEP imagery had a positive effect on performance. In addition, as the frequency of imagery increased, a larger performance effect was apparent. These results support the notion that PETTLEP imagery can lead to strength gains if performed at least 1× per week, but that completing imagery more frequently may be more effective.

Restoration of balance in stroke patients: a single case design study

1989 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. de Weerdt ◽  
SM Crossley ◽  
NB Lincoln ◽  
MA Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Design ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Design Study ◽  
Case Design

scholarly journals “They’re Really PD Today”

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 526-543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma S. Jones ◽  
Karen M. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Antisocial Personality Disorder ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Antisocial Personality ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Forensic Hospital ◽  
Health Nursing ◽  
Nurses Perceptions

The therapeutic relationship is of particular importance when working with patients with antisocial personality disorder, but despite this, there is a paucity of literature exploring student nurses’ perceptions of developing a therapeutic relationship with such patients. Hence, this qualitative study explored the perceptions of second-year mental health nursing students of developing a therapeutic relationship with this patient group. Student nurses from a University in the Northwest of England participated in two focus groups, to compare the perceptions of a group of student nurses who had experience in secure settings (forensic hospital) with those who had not. Four key themes emerged: diagnosis, safety, engagement, and finally environmental influences. Both groups commented on looking beyond the diagnosis and seeing the person. The student nurses cited other staff in their clinical placement areas as hugely influential in terms of the development of their perceptions of patients with antisocial personality disorder and how to relate to them.

Blunted Prolactin Responses to d-Fenfluramine in Sociopathy

1992 ◽  
Vol 160 (5) ◽  
pp. 643-646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica O'Keane ◽  
Eamonn Moloney ◽  
Helen O'Neill ◽  
Art O'Connor ◽  
Charles Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Antisocial Personality Disorder ◽  
Antisocial Personality ◽  
Behavioural Disturbance ◽  
Male Offenders ◽  
Forensic Hospital ◽  
Serial Samples

Using a neuroendocrine probe we studied nine male’ offenders in a forensic hospital, convicted of murder, with a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder, who had been behaviourally ‘quiescent’ for varying periods and who had not recently been abusing drugs. Nine healthy age-matched men also participated. All subjects received 30 mg d-fenfluramine (d-FEN), a 5–HT releasing agent, orally, after an overnight fast, and serial samples for prolactin estimation were taken hourly for five hours. Responses were significantly impaired in the patients, suggesting a subsensitivity of certain 5–HT systems in antisocial personality disorder, regardless of recent or ongoing behavioural disturbance.

Differentiating between pathological demand avoidance and antisocial personality disorder: a case study

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Trundle ◽  
Leam A. Craig ◽  
Ian Stringer
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Antisocial Personality Disorder ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Antisocial Behaviour ◽  
Case Formulation ◽  
Antisocial Personality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Offending Behaviour

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the different clinical features of pathological demand avoidance (PDA) and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) presented in the form of a single case study. The study highlights the potential of misdiagnosis and conceptual confusions to practitioners in forensic settings between the two conditions when working with offenders with personality disorders. Design/methodology/approach A case formulation using the “five Ps” method based on the personal history of an incarcerated male is presented and the clinical similarities and differences between PDA and ASPD are delineated. These differences and similarities are evaluated and applied to offender management including intervention options. Findings There are considerable similarities between ASPD and PDA making the two conditions difficult to separate. Both diagnostic criteria identify childhood behavioural problems, aggression, destructiveness, conduct disorder (CD), manipulation and non-compliance as indications of the disorder. For example, the criteria for later adult ASPD are the presence of childhood antisocial behaviour and CD. However, these behaviours may also be suggestive of the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and non-compliance that are part of PDA. Violent behaviours and aggression can also be perceived in a similar way. Misdiagnosis of PDA as ASPD reduces the efficiency of treatment programmes. Originality/value The implications of these findings could prove useful in the successful risk management of offenders with PDA. Given the similar behavioural characteristics between PDA and ASPD, the prevalence of PDA among offenders may be higher than observed. The aim of this study is to raise awareness of potential conceptual complications and clinical confusions between the two conditions with a view to aid offender management through case formulation. A large scale study into offenders with PDA would draw attention to the prevalence of the condition as well as its association with offending behaviour.

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