Systematic review of psychotherapy for adults with functional neurological disorder.

Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a common and disabling disorder that is often considered difficult to treat, particularly in adults. Psychological therapies are often recommended for FND. Outcome research on psychological therapies for FND has grown in recent years but has not been systematically evaluated since 2005.

Continuation and adherence rates on initially-prescribed intensive secondary prevention therapy after Rapid Access Stroke Prevention (RASP) service assessment.

Introduction: Consistent adherence to treatment is essential for effective secondary prevention following TIA/ischaemic stroke. Representative data on long-term treatment continuation and adherence rates are limited.

Methods: This single centre study recruited patients attending our Rapid Access Stroke Prevention clinic in Ireland from 07/09/2006 → 30/11/2009.