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Published in: Current Pain and Headache Reports 10/2018

01-10-2018 | Psychological and Behavioral Aspects of Headache and Pain (D Buse, Section Editor)

Digital Technology and Mobile Health in Behavioral Migraine Therapy: a Narrative Review

Authors: Anker Stubberud, Mattias Linde

Published in: Current Pain and Headache Reports | Issue 10/2018

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

This article reviews the recent research and development of electronic health (eHealth) and, in particular, mobile health (mHealth) strategies to deliver behavioral treatment for migraine. Prospects for future development and research of mobile health in migraine are suggested.

Recent Findings

Advances in digital technology and mobile technology have led to an era where electronic and mobile approaches are applied to several aspects of healthcare. Electronic behavioral interventions for migraine seem to be acceptable and feasible, but efficacy measures are uncertain. Clinical trials on mHealth-based classical behavioral therapies, such as relaxation, biofeedback, and cognitive behavioral therapy are missing in the literature. Within mHealth, headache diaries are the most researched and scientifically developed. Still, there is a gap between commercially available apps and scientifically validated and developed apps.

Summary

Digital technology and mobile health has not yet lived out its potential in behavioral migraine therapy. Application of proper usability and functionality designs towards the right market, together with appraisal of medical and technological recommendations, may facilitate rapid development of eHealth and mHealth, while also establishing scientific evidence.
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Metadata
Title
Digital Technology and Mobile Health in Behavioral Migraine Therapy: a Narrative Review
Authors
Anker Stubberud
Mattias Linde
Publication date
01-10-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Pain and Headache Reports / Issue 10/2018
Print ISSN: 1531-3433
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3081
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-018-0718-0

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