Background: No known recent studies have investigated service provision for personality disorder in Australia, despite international studies suggesting provision of such services is sub-optimal.
Aims: This study aimed to gain insight into psychotherapy provided for personality disorders, treatments considered optimal by clinicians and opinions of clinicians on the current levels of care.
Methods: The views of 60 experienced clinicians working with personality disorders were sampled.
Results: Data showed significant gaps between current practices for the treatment of personality disorders provided by clinicians compared to their perceptions of optimal treatment practice.
Conclusions: This study highlights the evidence-practice gap and the need for more training for clinicians in the treatment of personality disorders and service improvements to implement optimal care strategies.