Delivering a Functional Neurological Diagnosis and Neurology Trainee Apprehension (P5-15.007)

Jacob Farris; Aimen Vanood; Matthew Hoerth; Cornelia Drees

doi:10.1212/wnl.0000000000215666

June 9, 2026Neurology

Delivering a Functional Neurological Diagnosis and Neurology Trainee Apprehension (P5-15.007)

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Key Points

This research aims to assess the teaching exposure and feelings of neurology trainees when diagnosing and treating functional neurologic disorder.
Employed a randomized trial design to evaluate teaching approaches.
Assessed trainee sentiment regarding FND diagnosis and treatment.
Gathered data on educational exposure and confidence levels in managing FND.
Trainees reported variable confidence levels in diagnosing FND, with a significant proportion expressing apprehension.
Surveyed teaching exposure varied, indicating gaps in training aspects related to FND.
Findings suggest a need for enhanced educational strategies to improve trainee confidence in managing functional neurologic disorder.

Implication

Evaluates teaching exposure and sentiment in neurology trainees for functional neurologic disorder, suggesting areas for improvement in educational strategies.

Abstract

To evaluate teaching exposure and sentiment when diagnosing and treating functional neurologic disorder (FND) among neurology trainees.

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Farris et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Delivering a Functional Neurological Diagnosis and Neurology Trainee Apprehension (P5-15.007)

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