There is ongoing controversy regarding the borderline personality disorder (BPD) diagnosis. Whilst the experiences of people living with BPD have been widely acknowledged, the process of receiving the diagnosis is poorly described. This systematic review aimed to synthesize the existing research exploring people's experiences of receiving a diagnosis of BPD, as well as examining what is considered best practice in the diagnostic delivery process. The findings from 12 qualitative studies were synthesized using thematic analysis, generating two overarching themes: negative and positive experiences of receiving a diagnosis of BPD. These themes were described using the following sub‐themes: the communication of diagnosis and meaning made of it, validity around diagnosis and attitudes of others. Results indicate that there is a substantial difference between a well‐delivered and poorly delivered diagnosis. The diagnostic delivery process is fundamental to how people understand and interpret the BPD diagnosis. The way in which the BPD diagnosis is shared with people can ultimately shape their views about hope for recovery and their subsequent engagement with services. © 2020 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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服务使用者接受边缘性人格障碍诊断的经验：系统评价。

关于边缘性人格障碍（BPD）诊断存在争议。尽管人们普遍承认患有BPD的人的经历，但对诊断的过程却描述得很少。这项系统的综述旨在综合现有研究，探讨人们接受BPD诊断的经验，并研究在诊断过程中被认为是最佳实践的方法。使用主题分析对12个定性研究的发现进行了综合，产生了两个总体主题：接受BPD诊断的消极和积极经历。这些主题使用以下子主题进行描述：诊断的交流及其含义，围绕诊断的有效性和他人的态度。结果表明，诊断正确和诊断正确之间存在很大差异。诊断交付过程对于人们如何理解和解释BPD诊断至关重要。与人们共享BPD诊断的方式最终可以塑造他们对恢复的希望以及随后对服务的参与的看法。分级为4 +©2020 John Wiley＆Sons，Ltd.