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Functional Neurological Disorder in Adults
Andrew Sucov1, Jessica Scott2, Heather A Chapman3
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Saint Anne's Hospital, Fall River, MA.
Rhode Island Medical Journal (2013)
|October 28, 2024
Summary
Functional neurological disorder (FND) affects multiple body systems without a clear structural cause. This article reviews FND diagnosis, evaluation, and management specifically for adults, noting complexities in this population.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Functional neurological disorder (FND) presents with neurological symptoms lacking structural or anatomical explanation.
- While core diagnostic and management principles overlap with pediatric cases, adult FND presents unique complexities.
- This review focuses on adult-specific considerations for FND.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the diagnostic considerations for functional neurological disorder (FND) in adults.
- To outline the evaluation and management strategies pertinent to adult FND cases.
- To address the complexities specific to diagnosing and treating FND in the adult population.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on functional neurological disorder (FND) in adults.
- Synthesis of diagnostic criteria and clinical guidelines for adult FND.
- Analysis of management approaches tailored to adult patients with FND.
Main Results:
- Diagnostic challenges in adults include symptom variability and overlap with other neurological conditions.
- Evaluation requires a thorough clinical assessment integrating neurological and psychological perspectives.
- Management emphasizes patient education, validation of symptoms, and multidisciplinary treatment approaches.
Conclusions:
- Functional neurological disorder (FND) in adults requires specialized diagnostic and management strategies.
- Understanding the unique aspects of adult FND is crucial for effective patient care.
- Further research is needed to refine treatment protocols for adult FND.
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