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The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery
Published in: The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery 1/2021

Open Access 01-12-2021 | Migraine | Research

Dilemma of migraine diagnosis and management among non-neurologists

Authors: Mai Fathy, Ahmed ElSadek, Sherien Farag, Shahinaz Helmy, Amr AbdElMoneim

Published in: The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery | Issue 1/2021

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Abstract

Background

Migraine is a common and debilitating disorder however there is a wide gap in its diagnosis and management. Many migraine patients present to non-neurologists, so it is of utmost importance that non neurologists become well oriented with the diagnostic criteria and different lines of management. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of non-neurologists towards migraine.

Results

About 45% of physicians in our study refer migraine patients to non-neurologists, only 20.96% are aware of both classic and novel treatments, 43% had poor knowledge of migraine symptoms and management, 32.34% recommended using medical tailored programs to increase the awareness of non-neurologists regarding migraine.

Conclusions

There is a wide gap of knowledge concerning migraine among non-neurologists.
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Metadata
Title
Dilemma of migraine diagnosis and management among non-neurologists
Authors
Mai Fathy
Ahmed ElSadek
Sherien Farag
Shahinaz Helmy
Amr AbdElMoneim
Publication date
01-12-2021
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords
Migraine
Headache
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s41983-021-00371-8

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