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Prognostic indicators
| Favorable | Poor |
|---|---|
| • Short duration of symptoms (<1 y) | • Chronic symptoms |
| • Inconsistency of movements | • Motor symptoms |
| • Good physical health | • Smoking |
| • Positive social life perception | • Suggestibility |
| • Elimination of stressor | • Pending litigation |
| • Patient’s perception of receiving effective treatment | • Dissatisfaction with physician |
| • Changed marital status | • Older age at onset of symptoms |
| • If admitted to hospital, resolution of symptoms on discharge | – |
