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Mario Fernando Prieto Peres1,2,3,4, Arao Belitardo Oliveira1,2,3,4, Elder Machado Sarmento3,5
1Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo SP, Brazil.
Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|February 20, 2020
Summary
Brazil lacks public policies for headache disorders. A summit convened experts to outline key steps for improving headache care, diagnosis, and treatment access through policy changes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Headaches significantly impact individuals and society, yet Brazil lacks dedicated public policies to address them.
- Existing healthcare frameworks do not adequately cover the spectrum of headache disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss and define essential elements for advancing public policies and advocacy for headache disorders in Brazil.
- To bring together diverse stakeholders to create a unified strategy for headache management.
Main Methods:
- A summit was organized by the Brazilian Headache Society and the Brazilian Association of Cluster Headache and Migraine.
- Professionals from various societal sectors convened in Brasília in April 2019.
Main Results:
- Key recommendations include integrating headache into chronic disease surveillance.
- Improving public awareness, diagnosis, and treatment access is crucial.
- Enhancing medical education, care networks, protocols, and supportive legislation were identified as vital.
Conclusions:
- Advancing public policies for headache disorders in Brazil requires a multi-faceted approach.
- Collaborative efforts are essential to ensure better care and management for individuals with headaches.
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