The Influence of Lifestyle Factors on the Burden of Pediatric Migraine.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2021

Identifier

DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2020.12.003

Abstract

There is a gap in patient education and coaching of lifestyle factors related to pediatric migraine, which nurses are in a unique position to fill in order to provide comprehensive care to these patients. In order to help fill this gap, we conducted a targeted review of studies examining migraine and lifestyle factors in children and adolescents. Studies older than 2010, studies examining adults above the age of 18, studies not available in the English language, and secondary sources were excluded from the review. A final sample of 42 studies was included in this review. Lifestyle factors including stress, sleep, obesity, and diet were identified as playing a significant role in increasing the frequency, severity, and duration of migraine attacks in pediatric patients. Based on these findings, a framework is discussed for practical applications of this knowledge by nursing staff working in primary and specialty care clinics.

Journal Title

Journal of pediatric nursing

Volume

57

First Page

79

Last Page

83

Keywords

Disability; Education; Lifestyle; Migraine; Pediatric

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