MyMigraine

Description:

MyMigraine is a course for migraine self management. The course aims to provide you with more insight into your migraines and teaches you skills to prevent an attack or mitigate the effects of attacks. It consists of an introductory session providing a preview of the course, six lessons and a final summary session. In lessons 1 to 3 you examine your risk of migraine attacks and make a personal risk plan. You also learn relaxation techniques. Lessons 4 to 6 focus on applying techniques in your everyday life including relaxing, working on your posture, lifestyle aspects (exercise, nutrition, stimulants, activities), your thinking, and ways to deal with the pain during a migraine attack. In the summary session you receive your own self-management plan. Each lesson takes about one hour, plus there are additional homework exercises each week. The homework exercises are an essential part of the course and need to be completed prior to the following lesson. MyMigraine takes at least 7 weeks to complete.

Service URL:

http://www.mymigraine.nl

Agency Responsible:

Utrecht University.

Details

Format:

Website.

Intervention Type:

Educational (primarily educational material or psychoeducation). Provides self-management training

Course Length:

Long (more than 5 modules). Takes at least 7 weeks to complete

Support Option:

Automated only.

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Pain. Targets migraine

Target Audience:

Adult. Targets those with at least two migraine attacks per month

Language:

Dutch.

Access

Fee:

Free. Participants must be willing to keep a headache diary for up to a year after the course. You will also be asked to complete several questionnaires designed to evaluate the outcome of the course

Access:

Closed: Email administrator. Admission to the course may be offered if it is suitable for you, you are committed to completing the course, and are willing to keep a headache diary

Contact Details:

mymigrain@live.nl

Research evidence

Research Trials:

0

Research RCTs:

0

Outcome Summary:

No research on the efficacy of MyMigraine is currently available.

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Research paper citations

Additional references

1. Sorbi, M.H., & van der Vaart. R. (2010). User acceptance of an internet training aid for migraine self-management. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 16, 20-24.