Opinion, knowledge, and clinical experience with functional neurological disorders among Italian neurologists: results from an online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional neurological disorders (FND) are disabling medical conditions commonly seen in neurological practice. Neurologists play an essential role in managing FND, from establishing a diagnosis to coordination of multidisciplinary team-based treatment for patients. With this study, we investigated the knowledge and the clinical experience of Italian neurologists in managing patients with FND.

Methods

Members of the Italian Society of Neurology were invited via e-mail to participate in this ad hoc online survey; 492 questionnaires were returned completed.

Results

The term "Functional neurological disorders" in reference to FND was used more frequently than other psychological (e.g., psychogenic or conversion), or descriptive terms (e.g., non-organic or str

SUBMITTER: Tinazzi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9021063 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature