How Is Functional Neurological Disorder Managed in Australian Hospitals? A Multi-Site Study Conducted on Acute Inpatient and Inpatient Rehabilitation Wards.
Dharsha PetrieAlexander C LehnJessica BarrattAmy HughesKathryn RobertsSarah FitzhenryElise GanePublished in: Movement disorders clinical practice (2023)
Current gaps in service provision during inpatient hospital admissions in Australia include low rates of communication of a diagnosis, particularly when patients are not located on a neurosciences ward, and limited and variable access to inpatient multidisciplinary teams. Specialized services are needed to improve education, clinical pathways, communication, and health outcomes while reducing healthcare system costs.
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