Opinions and experience of neurologists and neurology trainees in Saudi Arabia on functional neurological disorders: a survey based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is commonly encountered in clinical practice, causing functional impairment and poor quality of life. As there is limited data from Saudi Arabia, our study aims to explore the experience and opinions of Saudi neurologists and neurology trainees regarding FND.

Methods

In our cross-sectional observational study, we included 100 neurology consultants and trainees. Data was collected using an online questionnaire from March to August 2023.

Results

A total of one hundred neurologists participated in the survey. Although 41% of physicians encountered FND patients on a weekly basis or more frequently, only 41.7% of trainees reported receiving dedicated lectures on FND. Furthermore, only 46% of respondents felt comfortable pro

SUBMITTER: Alshimemeri S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11361174 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature