[Functional neurological disorders. Integrated, patient-centered neuropsychiatric approach]

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Liaison Psychiatry
• Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

• Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) present complex clinical challenges requiring multidisciplinary management.
• Comorbidities in FND, including somatic, neurological, and psychiatric conditions, complicate patient care and treatment engagement.
• Early detection and intervention are crucial for improving prognosis in FND patients.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present an integrated, early intervention care model for hospitalized patients with FND.
• To illustrate the application of this model using a clinical case example.
• To highlight the importance of coordinated care between neurology, liaison psychiatry, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy.

Main Methods:

• Development of an integrated care model for FND.
• Application of the model to an illustrative clinical case.
• Description of coordinated input from neurology, liaison psychiatry, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy teams.

Main Results:

• The presented model facilitates coordinated management of hospitalized FND patients.
• Early intervention involving multiple specialties can address the complexities of FND care.
• The case example demonstrates the practical implementation of the integrated care approach.

Conclusions:

• An integrated, early intervention model is effective for managing hospitalized FND patients.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for addressing the multifaceted needs of FND patients.
• This approach aims to improve patient outcomes by overcoming treatment barriers and managing comorbidities.