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Migraine: barriers for care.

F D Sheftell1, S J Tepper, M E Bigal

  • 1The New England Center for Headache, 778 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT, USA. ninotores1@aol.com

Neurological Sciences : Official Journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology
|June 1, 2005
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Migraine affects millions, yet most lack diagnosis and treatment. This article outlines strategies to improve migraine care by addressing key barriers in recognition and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Migraine headaches impact 12% of adults in Western countries, leading to significant economic losses from reduced workplace productivity.
  • A minority of individuals with migraine receive accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment globally.
  • Several barriers hinder adequate care for migraine sufferers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss strategies for overcoming barriers to adequate migraine care.
  • To identify key areas for improving migraine diagnosis and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • The article reviews common challenges in migraine management.
  • It proposes six strategic areas to improve care: identification of sufferers, medical recognition, differential diagnosis support, clinician confidence, treatment efficacy, and outcome assessment.

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Main Results:

  • Effective strategies can bypass existing barriers to migraine care.
  • Addressing these barriers can lead to better diagnosis and treatment outcomes for migraine patients.

Conclusions:

  • Improving migraine care requires a multi-faceted approach targeting identification, recognition, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • Implementing these strategies can enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from migraine headaches.