Functional neurological disorder in Europe: regional differences in education and health policy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a common cause of neurological disability. Despite recent advances in pathophysiological understanding and treatments, application of this knowledge to clinical practice is variable and limited.

Objective

Our aim was to provide an expert overview of the state of affairs of FND practice across Europe, focusing on education and training, access to specialized care, reimbursement and disability policies, and academic and patient-led representation of people with FND.

Methods

We conducted a survey across Europe, featuring one expert per country. We asked experts to compare training and services for people with FND to those provided to people with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Results

Responses from 25 countries reveal

SUBMITTER: Serranova T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11414792 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature