L S Merritt Millman, Eleanor Short, Emily Ward, Biba Stanton, Abigail Bradley-Westguard, Laura H Goldstein, Joel S Winston, Mitul A Mehta, Timothy R Nicholson, Antje A T S Reinders, Anthony S David, Mark J Edwards, Trudie Chalder, Matthew Hotopf, Susannah Pick
OBJECTIVE: This study examined etiological factors and symptom triggers of functional motor symptoms (FMS) or functional seizures (FS) and assessed potential relationships with relevant clinical features (i.e., functional symptoms, quality of life, and general functioning). METHODS: Seventeen participants with FMS or FS and 17 healthy control participants underwent an in-depth clinical interview and completed questionnaires assessing adverse life events, psychological and physical symptoms, alexithymia, autistic traits, illness perceptions, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and work and social functioning...
March 14, 2024: Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences