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The project also gathered qualitative feedback on participants\u2019 experience of the groups.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We undertook a retrospective data evaluation of Wise Choices participants\u2019 pre- and post-group Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K5) scores. A semi-structured focus group was also held for former participants of the Wise Choices groups to gather qualitative data.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>K5 scores decreased significantly after completion of the Wise Choices groups. The themes from the focus group were: the groups as a \u201crollercoaster ride,\u201d need for more information pre- and post-groups, experiences of relationships with facilitators and gratitude for and appreciation of Wise Choices.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The Wise Choices program was associated with a significant reduction in psychological distress and was positively received by participants. Qualitative feedback highlighted strong facilitator support and therapeutic benefits and identified areas for improvement in orientation processes and intra- and post-program support. These findings support the program\u2019s value as a structured group intervention for individuals with borderline personality disorder.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1177\/10398562261486304","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,8]],"date-time":"2026-09-08T04:23:18Z","timestamp":1788841398000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/sage-journals-update-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["A unique collaboration between Queensland Health and not-for-profit selectability for delivery of Wise Choices groups for Borderline Personality Disorder: a preliminary study"],"prefix":"10.1177","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-1374-8160","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Gabrielle","family":"Matta","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Mental Health Service Group, Townsville University Hospital"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Suzanne","family":"Bocking","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Selectability House"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Taylor-Anne","family":"Payet","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Selectability House"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Elizabeth","family":"Korpi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Selectability House"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Tom","family":"Ryan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Mental Health Service Group, Townsville University Hospital"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"179","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,7]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_3_9_2_2","volume-title":"Wise choices: acceptance and commitment therapy groups for people with borderline personality disorder","author":"Morton J","year":"2012","unstructured":"Morton J, Shaw L. 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