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ReviewFrontiers in neurology2026

Empowering recovery: the role of self-management in motor-functional neurological disorder.

Sara Issak, Richard Antony Kanaan, Glenn Nielsen

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Review in Frontiers in neurology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Sara IssakDepartment of Physiotherapy, Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia.
Richard Antony KanaanDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia.
Glenn NielsenNeurosciences Research Centre, Molecular & Clinical Sciences Research Institute, City St George's University of London, London, United Kingdom.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

A Self-management refers to patients' independent use of knowledge and skills to manage symptoms, maintain health, and respond to setbacks, both during and beyond active therapy. This mini-review summarises the current literature on self-management in motor-FND, including its key components, definitions, and role in supporting recovery during rehabilitation. FND-focused education, strategies to normalise movement, goal setting with graded activity, and the development of a relapse-prevention plan are described as components of self-management. Empirical evidence is limited but promising. Future studies need to examine and operationalise self-management strategies, including the optimal content, type, intensity and delivery. Self-management should empower individuals with motor-FND to become active agents in managing their condition.

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Nervous System DiseasesRecovery of FunctionSelf-ManagementHumansfunctional neurological disorder (FND)motor symptomsrecoveryrehabilitationself-management

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PMID42898702
PMCPMC13678632

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