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Unique Considerations for Special Populations in Episodic Migraine: the Underserved
Umer Najib1, Melissa Moore1, David Watson2
1Department of Neurology, West Virginia University, Medical Center Drive, Suite 1310 HSS, Morgantown, WV, 26506, USA.
Current Pain and Headache Reports
|February 22, 2019
Summary
Migraine patients face unique challenges, especially in underserved populations. Research is needed to define and address financial, geographic, and cultural barriers to care for all migraine sufferers.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Public Health
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Migraine disease presents significant challenges for patients.
- These challenges are often exacerbated for individuals in underserved populations.
- Limited research specifically addresses migraine care within these groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine various categories of underserved populations affected by migraine.
- To identify unique challenges faced by these groups.
- To discuss potential mechanisms for mitigating these challenges.
Main Methods:
- Defining "underserved" in the context of migraine disease.
- Categorizing underserved populations (financial, geographic, cultural/racial).
- Reviewing existing literature on migraine disparities.
Main Results:
- Little research exists on underserved migraine populations.
- Socioeconomic implications of migraine are well-documented.
- The definition of "underserved" requires clarification, encompassing financial, geographic, and cultural/racial factors.
- Many migraine patients may be at risk of being underserved due to limited expertise.
Conclusions:
- Migraine care disparities exist across financial, geographic, and cultural/racial lines.
- Future research must include analyses of underserved populations.
- Improved application of study results across diverse populations is crucial.
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