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. 2015 Nov-Dec;55(10):1382-96.
doi: 10.1111/head.12605. Epub 2015 Jul 21.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: How Medical Providers Can Increase Patient and Family Openness and Access to Evidence-Based Multimodal Therapy for Pediatric Migraine

Michelle M Ernst  1   2 , Hope L O'Brien  2   3   4 , Scott W Powers  1   2   3
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: How Medical Providers Can Increase Patient and Family Openness and Access to Evidence-Based Multimodal Therapy for Pediatric Migraine

Michelle M Ernst et al. Headache. 2015 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Although evidence supports the recommendation for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for pediatric migraine, few children actually receive this evidence-based intervention. In this article, we briefly review the most recent empirical evidence supporting CBT. We then identify both provider- and system-related barriers as well as patient-related barriers. Finally, we provide practical solutions to addressing these barriers in the service of facilitating children receiving optimal comprehensive management of their headaches.

Keywords: care integration; cognitive-behavioral therapy; pediatric migraine.

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