NPC Registration No: 2024/319828/08
Advancing FND Care in South Africa
Bridging the gap between local data, global evidence, and clinical tools
South African Research Spotlight
Limited research and resources for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in South Africa restrict context-specific care. The studies below highlight clinical profiles, costs, and patient experiences, underscoring challenges and opportunities for improvement.
This study examines Functional Neurological Disorders (FNDs) in a South African tertiary setting at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH), using a 14-year retrospective review (2003–2017) to outline patient clinical profiles, coexisting conditions, and patterns of investigation and management, contributing to the limited African data on FND.
This study analyses the economic impact of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) by comparing inpatient healthcare costs to other neurological conditions at Universitas Tertiary Academic Hospital. Using retrospective data from 2018–2019, it identifies FND cases and evaluates cost patterns, helping address limited insight into FND’s economic impact in South Africa.
This study examines Functional Neurological Disorders (FNDs) in a South African tertiary setting at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH), using a 14-year retrospective review (2003–2017) to outline patient clinical profiles, coexisting conditions, and patterns of investigation and management, contributing to the limited African data on FND.
Why We're Attending SACNA 2026
In South Africa's resource-constrained healthcare landscape, formal Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) research is limited. At SACNA 2026 Conference , we aim to start a conversation on how lived experience can inform clinical practice.
