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October 2, 2025Neurological SciencesOpen Access

Functional neurological disorders among hospitalized patients in a resource-limited setting: current situation in Colombia and paths to improvement

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DMDaniel S. Marín‐MedinaAOAdriana P. Ortega-QuinteroPAPaula A. Arenas-Vargas

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Overview

Retrospective chart review highlights misdiagnosis rates and treatment gaps in hospitalized patients with FND in Colombia, suggesting pathways for improvement.

Key Points

  • Only 12% of hospitalized patients with functional neurological disorders were accurately diagnosed upon admission, revealing severe diagnostic challenges.
  • The most common subtypes of functional neurological disorders included weakness (57%) and seizures (49%), with many patients experiencing comorbid conditions.
  • A retrospective chart review of 67 hospitalized adults diagnosed with functional neurological disorders was performed between 2020 and 2023, focusing on their treatment and outcomes.
  • Limited awareness and misdiagnosis of functional neurological disorders are leading causes of mismanagement and iatrogenic harm in patients requiring better pathways for care.

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Marín‐Medina et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de8eaeaa6cec72c69ea904https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-025-08416-z
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