RECURRENT PEDIATRIC HEADACHES - ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION

Authors
HOLDEN EW LEVY JD DEICHMANN MM GLADSTEIN J
Citation
Ew. Holden et al., RECURRENT PEDIATRIC HEADACHES - ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION, Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics, 19(2), 1998, pp. 109-116
Citations number
60
Categorie Soggetti
Psychology, Developmental","Behavioral Sciences",Pediatrics
Journal title
Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics → ACNP
ISSN journal
0196206X
Volume
19
Issue
2
Year of publication
1998
Pages
109 - 116
Database
ISI
SICI code
0196-206X(1998)19:2<109:RPH-AA>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
Assessment and intervention issues in recurrent pediatric headache are discussed. A broad overview of diagnostic and etiological issues is p resented, with consideration of the application of functional models t o recurrent headache patterns. Behavioral treatment outcome research i s reviewed, and pharmacotherapy approaches are briefly addressed. Reco mmendations are made for clinical practice, and future research priori ties in the area of recurrent pediatric headache are underscored.