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Alexander Lehn1,2, Dharsha Navaratnam3, Megan Broughton4
1Department of Neurology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia.
BMJ Neurology Open
|March 8, 2021
Summary
A new educational course significantly improved health professionals' knowledge and confidence in managing functional neurological disorders (FND). This low-cost intervention fosters multidisciplinary collaboration for better patient care and advocacy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Medical Education
Background:
- Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) present diagnostic and management challenges for healthcare professionals.
- There is a need for effective educational strategies to improve clinicians' understanding and skills in FND.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline an educational course for health professionals on functional neurological disorders (FND).
- To assess the educational efficacy of a well-designed platform for FND training.
Main Methods:
- A multidisciplinary course was developed focusing on FND diagnosis and management.
- Key educational elements included knowledge creation, patient experience integration, communication practice, and case studies.
- Participant knowledge and practice changes were evaluated using pre- and post-course questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Participants demonstrated significantly improved knowledge and confidence in assessing and managing FND.
- These improvements were sustained at a 6-month follow-up.
Conclusions:
- A low-cost educational intervention can substantially enhance clinicians' understanding and management of FND.
- Developing educational networks and multidisciplinary collaboration can create platforms for FND diagnosis, management, and advocacy.
