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Psychological interventions for migraine: a systematic review
Andrew Sullivan1, Sian Cousins1, Leone Ridsdale2
1King's College London, Denmark Hill Campus, PO57, London, SE5 8AF, UK.
Journal of Neurology
|May 11, 2016
Summary
Psychological interventions show efficacy in reducing migraine symptoms, offering an alternative to medication. Further high-quality trials are needed to confirm these benefits in publicly funded healthcare systems.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychology
- Evidence-based medicine
Background:
- Migraine is a leading cause of disability.
- Psychological interventions are not widely recommended or available within the UK's National Health Service (NHS).
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the evidence on the effectiveness of psychological interventions for adult migraine patients.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases.
- Twenty-four studies were included and assessed for quality using the Yates scale.
- High-quality methods were noted in 17 out of 24 papers, though randomization details were often missing.
Main Results:
- Eighteen studies reported on headache outcomes, with 15 showing significant improvements (20-67%).
- Psychological interventions also led to improvements in psychological well-being.
- Data on disability and quality of life improvements were limited.
Conclusions:
- Evidence supports the efficacy of psychological interventions for migraine management.
- Generalizability of findings from US-based studies to UK public healthcare is uncertain.
- High-quality pragmatic randomized controlled trials are necessary in the UK.
