Clinical outcomes and economic impact of a digital telemedicine intervention in patients with functional motor disorders: a single-blind, randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional motor disorders (FMD) cause long-term disability and economic burden. There is a need for multidisciplinary interventions to manage both motor and non-motor symptoms. We aim to evaluate the clinical and economic effects of integrating digital telemedicine into multidisciplinary FMD management.

Methods

This single-blind, randomised controlled trial involved patients with FMD. They were randomly assigned to receive 5-day multidisciplinary rehabilitation with either a digital telemedicine or a standard care programme. The digital telemedicine group received remote management and wearable sensors. A blinded evaluator assessed primary and secondary outcomes at baseline, post-treatment, 12-week and 24-week follow-ups. The primary outcomes were changes in moto

SUBMITTER: Gandolfi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12703269 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature