Efficacy of therapeutic intervention in headache units in patients with frequent headaches: the EFUNCE study

Headache. 2006 May;46(5):818-20. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2006.00458_2.x.

Abstract

Data confirming that therapeutic intervention in headache units is superior to care received by patients in other levels of the health system are scant. This is a pilot study that includes patients seen in 4 headache units for at least 1 year, who had a headache frequency of more than 15 days per month. The results of the first 30 patients showed a significant improvement in different headache parameters and a high degree of satisfaction with the treatment received.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ambulatory Care Facilities / organization & administration*
  • Female
  • Headache / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medicine / organization & administration*
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Pilot Projects
  • Program Evaluation
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care*
  • Quality of Life
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Specialization*