Journal of Multiple Sclerosis

Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, USA

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Unveiling the Burden: Rates and Predictors of Short-Term Disability Claims among Migraine Patients in the US
  Author(s): David Reeds* and Sarah Frowler
  
  Migraine, a prevalent neurological disorder, poses a significant health and socioeconomic burden. This article explores a comprehensive study by Bonafede et al., investigating Short-Term Disability (ST) claims among commercially insured migraineurs in the United States. The study unveils the risk factors and predictors for ST disability, emphasizing the need for a paradigm shift in migraine care. The findings advocate for an integrated approach to migraine care, involving personalized treatment plans, comprehensive management of comorbidities, public health awareness campaigns, and efforts to reduce barriers to access. The study underscores the importance of research on novel therapies, demographic-specific approaches, workplace accommodations, patient education, and continuous monitoring of disability trends. Implementing a comprehensive migraine care paradigm requires collaborative .. View More»
  

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