El efecto de relajación en la percepción de la dinámica familiar de pacientes con trastornos de personalidad

Objectives

The aims of this study were to know the perception of the family dynamics of the patients in abstinence during the first and third month of treatment, and whether differences exist between patient responses to the presence of personality disorders.

Material and methods

The perception of family dynamics were evaluated by questionnaire FAP-FACES-IV, and a questionnaire of own elaboration. The study was carried out 76 patients.

Results

We have found statistically significant differences between the scores at the start and three months of treatment. At all FAP scales has been lower in the second evaluation. Along with these differences and the moderate level of stress perceived by patients in the first evaluation, to confirm the hypothesis of other researchers who attributed the perception of family dynamics of a relaxation effect experienced by patients when starting treatment. This effect also affects patients with personality disorders.

Conclusions

The study shows the importance of assessing family dynamics not only in the initiation of treatment but also in a more advanced stage of the therapeutic process.