What does the evidence show? Efficacy of behavioural treatments for recurrent headaches in adults
Abstract
Behavioural treatments (predominantly biofeedback, relaxation and cognitive-behavioural) have been utilised in headache management for nearly 4 decades. This paper examines their clinical efficacy, drawing upon 2 primary sources of evidence: meta-analytic and evidenced-based reviews. Behavioural treatments have demonstrated efficacy and have been endorsed by various reviewing groups, such as the US Headache Consortium. Outcomes from behavioural treatments appear to endure over longer-term follow-up intervals as well. Meta-analyses comparing behavioural and pharmacological treatments have revealed similar levels of outcome. The article closes with a brief discussion of methods investigators are exploring to make behavioural treatments more available and affordable to headache patients. © Springer-VerlagItalia 2007.
Publication Title
Neurological Sciences
Recommended Citation
Andrasik, F. (2007). What does the evidence show? Efficacy of behavioural treatments for recurrent headaches in adults. Neurological Sciences, 28 (SUPPL. 2), S70-S77. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-007-0754-8
