Kiel, April 7, 2019. The first scientific analysis of the therapeutic behavior of migraine and headache patients when receiving digital therapy support with the migraine app was published today in the current print edition of the scientific journal Der Pain This is the first scientific publication on the use of a digital application for migraines and headaches in Germany. The data shows that digital progress and success monitoring for medical therapy decisions is relevant and established in practice. This extensive study provides empirical evidence for the first time that the health behavior of migraine and headache patients is noticeably promoted by an app. In addition, therapy adherence and treatment effectiveness are increased through patient self-observation, knowledge, training and expansion of skills. Digital therapy support is correlated with a significant reduction in headache days and medication intake per month. Complications such as medication overuse headache can be reduced. This has positive effects on quality of life, productivity and also on costs for society as a whole.

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Download special print here: Pain 2019 · 33:147–155

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Further details about the study can be found here