Gesundheitsverhalten von Migräne- und Kopfschmerzpatienten bei digitaler Therapiebegleitung mit der Migräne-App

• DOI: 10.1007/s00482-018-0355-x
• Publication Date: 2019-01-16T10:03:02Z
• Authors: H. Göbel; B. Frank; A. Heinze; W. Zimmermann; C. Göbel; A. Göbel; J. Brunkhorst; K. Rupp
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine

Tension-type headache and migraine are the second third most prevalent disorders of mankind worldwide, after dental caries. The widespread implementation smartphones enables use specific software applications (apps) for digital treatment accompaniment. In this study, app (Migräne-App) iOS Android was examined in practical patients an extensive population sample.An online survey developed analysis experiences as part accompaniment usage. It contains questions concerning sociodemographic variables, course previous well usage app. establishes compliance to recommended treatment, plan, rules devised by treating physician. data collected were compared traditional pen paper documentation, prior using app.A total 1464 users participated standardized survey. average age 47.19 ± 11.37 years (87.4% female, 12.5% male). On average, suffered from headaches 27.28 13.6 years. majority (76.5%) cared a general practitioner. Of 70.9% reported that they presented aggregated their physician on consultation, 76.4% helped them adhere plan designed together with about therapy. showed both highly significant reduction days per months (13.30 7.45 days) comparison at time conducting (10.03 7.30 intake acute medication (before 7.61 5.58 vs. ongoing 6.78 4.72 days).The show control therapy decisions made is relevant established. Therapy improved possible complications such due overuse reduced. At same time, improvement parameters marked overall quality, amongst other things more easily available information self-help tools can be observed.