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Treating chronic migraine headaches: an evidence-based practice approach
Barbara B Walker1, Steven J Seay, Andrea C Solomon
1Indiana University, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA. bbwalker@indiana.edu
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|August 29, 2006
Summary
Mental health professionals need formal training in evidence-based practice (EBP) to integrate current research into patient care. This article overviews EBP and its application in treating chronic migraine.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Science
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Mental health professionals require formal techniques to integrate empirical evidence into practice.
- Rapid advancements in clinical sciences necessitate access to current, relevant research for practitioners.
Observation:
- Evidence-based medicine (EBM) provides a framework for translating research into practice.
- Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an expansion of EBM across multiple disciplines.
Findings:
- This article provides an overview of evidence-based practice (EBP).
- An example illustrates the use of EBP in developing a treatment plan for chronic migraine.
- Opportunities and challenges of EBP for mental health professionals are discussed.
Implications:
- Implementing EBP can enhance the quality of mental health care.
- Standardized training in EBP is crucial for mental health professionals.
- EBP facilitates the translation of scientific advancements into clinical application.
