Functional Neurological Disorder Among Neurology In-Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The high prevalence of functional neurological disorders (FND) in specialized neurological services such as epilepsy centers or dizziness clinics is well established. Few studies exist that investigate the frequency of FND among neurology in-patients.

Methods

In-hospital patients with functional neurological symptoms as part of the presenting complaint were identified by combining prospective and retrospective case ascertainment over a period of 2 years. Demographic and clinical features as well as reimbursements were analyzed.

Results

Across a total of 4648 in-hospital patients, 267 (5.7%) had functional neurological symptoms as a presenting complaint, and 217 (4.7%) were given a standalone FND diagnosis. All age groups and subtypes of FND were represented

SUBMITTER: Jungilligens J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12406976 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature