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Article: Data on personality disorders reported by researchers at University of Exeter.
- Article from:
- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- October 14, 2009
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"Few studies have examined factors associated with continuity of care in a community-based early intervention service for personality disorder in patients aged 16-25. To estimate the probability of dropping out of care in patients attending an early intervention service for personality disorder and identify patient characteristics associated with those who drop out, are discharged or continue using the service," investigators in Exeter, the United Kingdom report (see also Personality Disorders).
"A 24-month cohort of first-contact patients attending the early intervention service was followed up for 12 months to identify drop-outs, discharges and those still ...