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Published on: June 2, 2014
Adolescents and headaches: maintaining control
Ashley W Helvig1, Ptlene Minick
1University of West Georgia, School of Nursing, Carrollton, GA, USA.
Pediatric Nursing
|April 2, 2013
Summary
Adolescents with migraines experience physical, mental, and social challenges. They cope by either enduring pain or isolating themselves, impacting their development.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Adolescent Health
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Migraine headaches significantly impact adolescents' physical, mental, and social well-being.
- Existing research on adolescent migraines is limited, with a lack of qualitative studies exploring lived experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experience of living with migraines in adolescents.
- To understand the physical and psychological disruptions caused by migraines in this age group.
Main Methods:
- An interpretive phenomenological study was conducted.
- Data were collected from six adolescents aged 12 to 17 years.
- Data were coded and clustered to identify emergent themes.
Main Results:
- Three key themes emerged: maintaining control (enduring or disengaging), mind overload, and unsettling manifestations.
- Adolescents either continued daily life or disengaged/isolated themselves during migraine episodes.
- Coping strategies varied, involving pressing on or seeking isolation.
Conclusions:
- Understanding adolescents' unique migraine experiences is crucial for healthcare providers.
- Nurses can use this knowledge to offer targeted education and nonpharmacologic interventions.
- Further research is needed to improve health outcomes for adolescents with migraines.
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