Epidemiology and organization of care in medically unexplained symptoms: a systematic review with a focus on cultural diversity and migrants

Running title - MUS: a care challenge in a multicultural society

An Mariman

Ghent University/Ghent University Hospital

Peter Vermeir

Ghent University / Ghent University Hospital

Lilla Lucza

University of Szeged

Viola Sallay

University of Szeged

Anne Weiland

Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Karen M. Stegers‐Jager

Erasmus MC University of Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Dirk Vogelaers

Ghent University/ Ghent University Hospital

Note: The two first author equally contributed to the work.

Corresponding author:

Peter Vermeir

Ghent University/ Ghent University Hospital

C.Heymanslaan 10

9000 Ghent (Belgium)

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Acknowledgment

The study was funded by the European Comission, Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership aimed at Medical Education on Medically Unexplained Symptoms and Intercultural Communication. /MUSIC/ Nr. 2018-2021.2018-1-NL01_KA203-038971

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