FND Physiotherapy Interactions

Question 1

What are key components of physiotherapy interactions in FMD?

Answer 1

Establish range of symptoms and effect on function, project confidence and understanding of FMD, create an expectation of improvement, gain rapport and build trust, open and consistent communication with MDT and patient, and establish the patient’s belief in the diagnosis and desire to improve.

Question 2

What should be established regarding symptoms during physiotherapy interactions?

Answer 2

The range of symptoms and their effect on function.

Question 3

What should physiotherapists project during interactions with patients with FMD?

Answer 3

Confidence and understanding of FMD.

Question 4

What expectation should be created during physiotherapy interactions?

Answer 4

An expectation of improvement.

Question 5

What relationship qualities are important in physiotherapy interactions?

Answer 5

Gaining rapport and building trust.

Question 6

What type of communication is required in physiotherapy interactions?

Answer 6

Open and consistent communication with the MDT and the patient.

Question 7

What belief should be established in the patient during physiotherapy interactions?

Answer 7

Belief in the diagnosis and desire to improve.

Question 8

What should patients receive before physiotherapy for FMD?

Answer 8

An unambiguous diagnosis of FMD by a physician.

Question 9

What should patients understand about healthcare professionals’ views of FMD?

Answer 9

That HCPs accept they have a genuine problem.

Question 10

What potential outcome should patients understand about FMD?

Answer 10

That there is potential for reversibility.

Question 11

What is the underlying issue in FMD according to this explanation?

Answer 11

A problem with the brain’s “software,” not “hardware.”