Interdisciplinary rehabilitation approach for functional neurological symptom (conversion) disorder: A case study.
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OBJECTIVE To describe a coordinated interdisciplinary approach to the treatment of functional neurological symptom (conversion) disorder (FNSD), mixed symptoms, including motor dysfunction, in a rehabilitation setting. DESIGN Adult patient was admitted with worsening neurological symptoms in the absence of contributory clinical pathology. Interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment approach included physiatry, neuro- and rehabilitation- psychology, occupational, physical, recreational, and speech therapy. Providers coordinated care and delivered psychologically informed therapies consistent with the standards appropriate to the setting. RESULTS Diagnosis of FNSD was made 5 weeks after admission. The patient achieved symptom remission at 13 weeks after admission. He remained symptom free at 6 months postdischarge. IMPLICATIONS Rehabilitation settings are uniquely suited to the treatment of FNSD.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Rehabilitation psychology
دوره 61 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016