The Headache Action Plan Project for Youth (HAPPY): School Nurses as Facilitators of System Change in Pediatric Migraine Care.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2018

Identifier

DOI: 10.1177/1942602X17719300

Abstract

Migraine is a common health problem in youth that is ranked highest for disability among neurological conditions and is one of the leading reasons for school absences. Children with migraines frequently are seen by the school nurse for care, sometimes before ever being seen by another healthcare provider for evaluation and treatment. As such, school nurses have the unique opportunity to provide education and resources to children with migraines and their family. This article provides information on the Headache Action Plan Program for Youth (HAPPY), a project involving the provision of live and online migraine education and management resources to school nurses, children, families, and primary care providers in an effort to improve migraine recognition and care in the community.

Journal Title

NASN Sch Nurse

Volume

33

Issue

1

First Page

40

Last Page

47

MeSH Keywords

Child; Headache; Humans; Practice Guidelines as Topic; School Health Services; School Nursing; Students

Keywords

education; migraine; pediatrics; school nurse

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