The purpose of this study is to help providers develop an interdisciplinary treatment pathway for functional neurological disorder (FND) at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), and will involve psychiatry, speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. The study will also help providers to evaluate the treatment pathway and publish results regarding the process and outcomes.
Diagnosis of FND
Can read and write English fluently
Referred to UAB outpatient treatment for FND in physical, occupational, or speech therapy
Referred to UAB outpatient treatment for FND in psychiatry
Unable to read or write English fluently
Potential participants will be referred to the interdisciplinary FND clinical pathway via UAB- or non-UAB clinicians and physicians. Individuals who are referred will be eligible to participate in the study.
Cohort
Other
Not listed
Patient Demographic Information
Includes questions regarding patient's demographic information, referring physician, current symptoms, medical history, and recent functioning including work and school missed, mobility aids used, or receipt of disability service. Completed by adult FND patients and parent/guardian of pediatric FND patients during the intake therapy session before beginning treatment and after completing FND treatment.
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
HADS is a self-assessment scale for detecting states of depression and anxiety in the setting of an outpatient hospital. Score ranges from 0-21 for depression and anxiety respectively and higher scores indicate greater anxiety and depression. Completed by adult patient before beginning treatment and after completing treatment.
ASM 121 functional assessment definitions
Assesses activities of daily living. Scores ranges from 12-60; higher scores indicate greater difficulty in performing daily activities. Completed by adult patient before beginning treatment and after completing treatment.
SF-36 (subjective health and wellbeing)
Assesses physical functioning, bodily pain, role limitations due to physical health problems, role limitations due to personal or emotional problems, emotional well-being, social functioning, energy/fatigue, and general health perceptions. Completed by adult patient before beginning treatment and after completing treatment.
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