Embedding personality disorder-specific content, including crisis de-escalation and engagement strategies, into advanced practitioner curricula is essential for safe and effective practice.¶

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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 qualitative), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description¶

This principle holds that advanced practitioner curricula should embed personality disorder-specific content covering diagnostic understanding, crisis de-escalation techniques and strategies for engaging individuals with fluctuating presentations. The study demonstrates the need for personality disorder-specific education to equip future ANPs with the knowledge and skills to manage these challenging cases more effectively and with greater confidence.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

Formal curriculum content on personality disorder assessment, diagnosis and management
Coverage of crisis de-escalation techniques and strategies for engaging individuals with fluctuating presentations

Constraints¶

Findings should be interpreted within the UK healthcare context and Northern Ireland policy environment; service structures and advanced practice roles differ internationally

Target Learners¶

postgraduate nursing students in Advanced Nurse Practitioner pathways

Learning Goals¶

mental health assessment skills
risk management
building therapeutic relationships

Claims¶

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

Riddell Lisa Marie, Scott Sophie, Hasson Felicity. (2026). A Qualitative Exploration of Trainee Nurse Practitioners' Experiences and Readiness to Provide Care for Borderline Personality Disorder in Primary Care. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.70299

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`title`	`Embedding personality disorder-specific content, including crisis de-escalation and engagement strategies, into advanced practitioner curricula is essential for safe and effective practice.`
`description`	`This principle holds that advanced practitioner curricula should embed personality disorder-specific content covering diagnostic understanding, crisis de-escalation techniques and strategies for engaging individuals w...`
`status`	`review`
`generated`	by `process:settle-candidates` on `2026-11-04`
`trust`	unverified — no one has confirmed this page's content
`sources`	1 — `riddell-lisa-marie-2026`

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