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29-07-2023 | Telemedicine | Secondary Headache (M Robbins, Section Editor)

Telemedicine in Headache Medicine: A Narrative Review

Author: Jennifer Robblee

Published in: Current Pain and Headache Reports | Issue 9/2023

Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of the study is to review and discuss the use of telemedicine in headache medicine.

Recent Findings

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of telemedicine for headache was most common in Europe. In recent years, however, telemedicine has been used broadly within headache medicine, including for pediatric patients and behavioral interventions. Several randomized clinical trials have shown that telemedicine is non-inferior to face-to-face visits. Multiple studies have reported substantial benefits associated with telemedicine, including high satisfaction rates, improved access to headache specialists, reduced travel, quicker visits, greater cost-effectiveness, reduced wait times, reduced no-show rates, and the increased comfort of remaining in one’s home environment. The main limitation reported is the lack of a physical examination, including fundus assessment.

Summary

Telemedicine has become a vital tool in headache patient care, with the data supporting its use for patient follow-up in particular.

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Title: Telemedicine in Headache Medicine: A Narrative Review
Author: Jennifer Robblee
Publication date: 29-07-2023
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Telemedicine
Headache
Migraine
Published in: Current Pain and Headache Reports / Issue 9/2023
Print ISSN: 1531-3433
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3081
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-023-01141-2

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Telemedicine in Headache Medicine: A Narrative Review

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

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Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

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