Cited by 46Migraine and Headache StudiesTemporomandibular Joint DisordersMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

Behavioral Approaches for Primary Headaches: Recent Advances

Raggi, Alberto, Grignani, Eleonora, Leonardi, Matilde, Andrasik, Frank, Sansone, Emanuela, Grazzi, Licia, D'Amico, Domenico·2018·Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain

Abstract

Background: Behavioral treatments in the management of primary headache disorders in adults and children are increasingly being recognized as effective; however, the level and durability of their effectiveness is still a matter of debate. This review aims to provide more updated information on the effects of behavioral therapies in adults and adolescents with primary headache disorders, with a special focus on new and emerging behavioral treatments. Methods: We searched SCOPUS for peer‐reviewed papers that reported randomized controlled trial or observational studies addressing behavioral treatment for headache disorders published in the period January 2010 to October 2017. Results: A total of 22 publications, in which 2110 participants were recruited, were included in the review. Most of the studies referred to cognitive behavioral therapies, and a reduction of headache frequency higher than 35% was generally reported irrespective of the approach. In addition, valuable impact disability and quality of life was observed, as well as improvements in depression, anxiety, self‐efficacy, and intake of medications. Conclusions: Behavioral approaches are effective and less prone to produce side or harmful effects, which makes them a valid option particularly for women who are pregnant or nursing, people with other chronic conditions requiring pharmacological treatments putting them at risk for drug‐drug interactions, and children.

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Authors
Raggi, A., Grignani, E., Leonardi, M., Andrasik, F., Sansone, E., Grazzi, L., & D'Amico, D.
Affiliations
  • Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta (IT)
  • University of Memphis (US)
  • Division of Neuroalgology Neurological Institute C. Besta IRCCS Foundation Milan Italy
Corresponding author
Raggi, Alberto
Venue
Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2018-05-26
Volume
58
Issue
6
Pages
913-925
ISSN
  • 0017-8748 (ISSN-L)
  • 1526-4610
OpenAlex
W2803987732
Cited by
46
References
86
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 10 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 7 · 2021: 13 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 2
FWCI
0.87
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Migraine and Headache Studies
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Complementary and Manual Therapy › Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Keywords
primary headache, behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, headache frequency reduction, adolescents, adults, quality of life, disability, anxiety and depression, medication use, non-pharmacological treatment
MeSH terms
Behavior Therapy, Humans, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Headache Disorders, Primary, Observational Studies as Topic

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