The journey to a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
Pritomanova, I.; Cope, S. R.; James, B.; Edwards, M. J.; Smith, J. G.; El-Leithy, S.; Vanzan, S.; Hogwood, P.; Golder, D.; Turner, K. J.; Billings, J.
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PurposeThis qualitative study aimed to explore participants experiences of being diagnosed with functional neurological disorder (FND), accessing treatment, and navigating life after diagnosis. Participants were drawn from a randomised feasibility study of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy for people with FND (MODIFI, Trial Registration: NCT05455450 (www.clinicaltrials.gov)). MethodsReflexive thematic analysis was used to analyse the data from eighteen semi- structured interviews with participants diagnosed with FND. ResultsSix main themes were identified: (1) the process of seeking a diagnosis and initial relief from the physical struggles, (2) receiving a diagnosis of FND, (3) treatment for FND, (4) the burden of FND in day-to-day life, (5) the need to assert agency and return to normal, and (6) hopes for the future. ConclusionThe findings emphasize the need for personalised and compassionate care for individuals suffering from FND, underpinned by increased service provision within the healthcare system.
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