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The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to understand the effectiveness of PT on psychological wellbeing and quality-of-life in people with FND, building on existing reviews to update and strengthen the knowledge base.<br/>A systematic search was performed on four electronic databases to identify research studies evaluating 1:1 outpatient PT for FND, published after 2013. Sixteen studies were included in the systematic review, with seven included in a meta-analysis. Random effects meta-analyses indicated significant improvements in depression, anxiety, quality-of-life, health and social functioning, psychological distress, and symptom severity. 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