Neurocognitive performance in functional neurological disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Cognitive complaints are common in functional neurological disorder (FND), but it is unclear whether objective neurocognitive deficits are present. This systematic review summarized validated/standardized cognitive test performance in FND samples across cognitive domains.

Methods

Embase, PsycInfo and MEDLINE were searched from inception to 15 May 2023, combining terms for FND and cognitive domains (e.g., attention, memory, executive functioning). Studies included a range of FND phenotypes (seizures, motor, cognitive disorder, mixed), compared to healthy or clinical controls. Risk of bias was assessed with the modified Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and a qualitative synthesis/narrative review of cognitive performance in FND was conducted. Test performance scor

SUBMITTER: Millman LSM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11618116 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature