Conversion Disorder: The Challenges in Diagnosing

Atiqah Chew Abdullah and Pang, Nicholas Tze Ping and Walton Wider and Asma Perveen (2022) Conversion Disorder: The Challenges in Diagnosing. Azerbaijan Medical Journal, 62. pp. 2381-2385. ISSN 0005-2523

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Abstract

Conversion disorder is defined as a psychiatric illness in which symptoms and signs affecting voluntary motor or sensory function cannot be explained by a neurological or general medical condition. To assess the biological and psychosocial factors of a person with conversion disorder and to provide appropriate psychotherapy to the client. A Single case study design was carried out with the case of conversion disorder. The client’s level of understanding about the illness, symptoms, and functionality improved as evidenced by the subjective report and reduction of anxiety and symptoms post-test. In this case, CBT and supportive therapy are effective in managing the client’s conversion disorder symptoms.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Conversion disorder , Functioning , Psychiatry , Cognitive behaviour therapy , Supportive therapy
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC31-1245 Internal medicine > RC321-571 Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry > RC346-429 Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system Including speech disorders > RC435-571 Psychiatry
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Depositing User:	SAFRUDIN BIN DARUN -
Date Deposited:	28 Oct 2022 13:59
Last Modified:	28 Oct 2022 13:59
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/34587

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