Paper Details

  1. Home
  2. Paper Details

GPs' experiences with brief intervention for medication-overuse headache: a qualitative study in general practice.

Author: FrichJan C, KristoffersenEspen Saxhaug, LundqvistChristofer

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tResearch funding provided by government agencies outside the United States.

Overview

Focus group interviews with 22 GPs found that they experienced challenges when trying to convince patients that medication used to treat and prevent headache could cause medication-overuse headache (MOH). They found that labeling MOH as a diagnosis opened up a space for change. GPs found that Brief Intervention (BI) was a feasible strategy to treat MOH and relied on a good alliance between the doctor and patient.
Paper Details　
Original Abstract of the Article :
BACKGROUND: Medication-overuse headache (MOH) is common in the general population, and most patients are managed in primary health care. Brief Intervention (BI) has been used as a motivational technique for patients with drug and alcohol overuse, and may a have role in the treatment of MOH. AIM: To...See full text at original site
Dr.Camel IconDr.Camel's Paper Summary Blogラクダ博士について

ラクダ博士は、Health Journal が論文の内容を分かりやすく解説するために作成した架空のキャラクターです。
難解な医学論文を、専門知識のない方にも理解しやすいように、噛み砕いて説明することを目指しています。

* ラクダ博士による解説は、あくまで論文の要点をまとめたものであり、原論文の完全な代替となるものではありません。詳細な内容については、必ず原論文をご参照ください。
* ラクダ博士は架空のキャラクターであり、実際の医学研究者や医療従事者とは一切関係がありません。
* 解説の内容は Health Journal が独自に解釈・作成したものであり、原論文の著者または出版社の見解を反映するものではありません。


引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4141608/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Brief Intervention for Medication-Overuse Headache: A GP's Perspective

[Medication-overuse headache (MOH)] is a common headache disorder that can be challenging to manage. This study explores the experiences of [general practitioners (GPs)] who utilized [brief intervention (BI)] as a motivational technique for patients with MOH. The researchers conducted [focus group interviews] with GPs to gain insights into their perspectives on using BI for this specific patient population.

BI: A Promising Tool for MOH Management

The study revealed that GPs found BI to be a feasible and potentially effective approach for managing MOH. They emphasized the importance of building a strong [therapeutic alliance] with patients and addressing their misconceptions about medication overuse.

Addressing MOH: A Collaborative Approach

This research highlights the crucial role that GPs play in identifying and managing MOH. The study underscores the need for GPs to be familiar with BI techniques and to collaborate with patients to develop individualized treatment plans.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

Just like a camel finds its way through the desert, GPs can guide patients with MOH towards a path of recovery. This study emphasizes the importance of BI as a valuable tool in the GPs' arsenal for managing this common and often challenging condition.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2015-11-17
  2. Date Revised 2021-10-21
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

25179065

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC4141608

Related Literature

Article Analysis
・Effective treatment of headache
SNS
PICO Info
in preparation
Languages

English

Positive IndicatorAn AI analysis index that serves as a benchmark for how positive the results of the study are. Note that it is a benchmark and requires careful interpretation and consideration of different perspectives.

This site uses cookies. Visit our privacy policy page or click the link in any footer for more information and to change your preferences.