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Conversion disorder in Australian pediatric practice.

Kasia Kozlowska1, Kenneth P Nunn2, Donna Rose2

  • 1Dr. Kozlowska and Ms. Rose are with the Department of Psychological Medicine, The Children Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia; Professor Nunn is with Nexus, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, Australia; Dr. Morris and Professor Ouvrier are with the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, The Children Hospital at Westmead and University of Sydney; and Dr. Varghese is with the Child and Family Therapy Unit, Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia..

Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
|January 2, 2007
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Conversion disorder in children presents complex symptoms, often linked to stressors and mental health issues. This study highlights its significant impact on children, families, and healthcare systems in Australia.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric neurology
  • Child psychiatry
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Conversion disorder, a neurological condition, affects children and adolescents.
  • Understanding its incidence and clinical presentation in pediatric populations is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of conversion disorder in Australian children.
  • To describe the clinical features and associated factors in pediatric cases.

Main Methods:

  • National surveillance of conversion disorder in children under 16 years old.
  • Data collected over a two-year period (2002-2003).

Main Results:

  • 194 children diagnosed with conversion disorder; average age 11.8 years.

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  • Common symptoms include motor disturbances (64%), sensory issues (24%), and pseudoseizures (23%).
  • High rates of hospitalization (70%), antecedent stressors (62%), and comorbid mental health conditions (42%).

    • Conclusions:

    • Conversion disorder imposes a substantial burden on children, families, and healthcare.
    • Strong association with anxiety, depression, pain, and fatigue.
    • Common stressors like family conflict and loss significantly contribute to its development.