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ArticleMovement disorders clinical practice2026

Emerging Trends in Functional Movement Disorders Consultations and the Impact of a Major Life Event.

Daniel S Marín-Medina, Gala Lopez, Malco Rossi, Marcelo Merello

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4 authors.

Daniel S Marín-MedinaServicio de Movimientos Anormales, Departamento de Neurología, Fleni, Buenos Aires, Argentina.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9077-6309
Gala LopezServicio de Movimientos Anormales, Departamento de Neurología, Fleni, Buenos Aires, Argentina.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7485-5624
Malco RossiServicio de Movimientos Anormales, Departamento de Neurología, Fleni, Buenos Aires, Argentina.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3383-8566
Marcelo MerelloServicio de Movimientos Anormales, Departamento de Neurología, Fleni, Buenos Aires, Argentina.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6898-7823

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAwareness and major external events can contribute to the number of FMD cases.

objectiveTo analyze trends in new Functional Movement Disorders (FMD) consultations and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

methodsRetrospective analysis of FMD new consultations (2014-2024) at a tertiary movement disorders clinic. Trends and the COVID-19 impact were analyzed with linear and segmented regression. Patient characteristics in the pre- and post-pandemic periods were compared.

resultsAmong 14,587 new consultations, 162 were FMD (79% female, mean age at onset 44.7 ± 18.3 years). FMD consultations increased slowly over time, with a marked surge after 2021. The significant rise was observed during the three years post-pandemic, followed by a return to the pre-pandemic slope. Pre and post-pandemic groups' characteristics were almost similar.

conclusionsFMD consultations increased over time and significantly after the COVID-19 pandemic. This underscores the influence of increased awareness and external factors.

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COVID-19Life Change EventsMovement DisordersReferral and ConsultationAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSARS-CoV-2awarenessCOVID‐19functional movement disorderincidencepandemics

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PMID40903983
PMCPMC12911445

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