The buffering effect of family functioning on the psychological consequences of headache

Mohammadi, Somayeh; zandieh, sara; Dehghani, Mohsen; Assarzadegan, Farhad; Sanderman, Robbert; Hagedoorn, Mariët

doi:10.1080/13548506.2016.1147054

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“…In other studies, it was deduced that family members of headache patients are adversely affected; they feel sad for the patient and children are affected the most from this situation similar to our findings. [25,28,29] Once again similar to our findings, it was stated that headache patients believe that people around them cannot understand their pain. [28,30] In another qualitative study examining the effects of the pain on the social life of patients with migraine conducted by Donovan et al, [31] some of the expressions of the patients were as follows: "My friends do not care about my pain.…”

Section: Pain Coping Methods Adopted By Chronic Headache Patients and Their Emotionssupporting

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Pain beliefs of chronic headache patients

Savaş

Alparslan

Güleç

2020

Agri

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This study was designed to explore the origin of the pain beliefs of chronic headache patients. Methods: This qualitative research has been designed using a case study method. Selected using the criterion sampling method, patients consisted of a total of six chronic headache patients in algology outpatient clinic at a University Hospital in Turkey. The data were collected using focus group methods. Data were obtained using a semi-structured interview form composed of eight open-ended questions. Data were evaluated by analyzing both descriptive and content data. Results: Chronic headache patients' views on why they have pain and which beliefs they have about origin of the pain have three subthemes: (1) Organic beliefs, (2) psychological beliefs, and (3) environmental beliefs. Patients' most frequently cited organic beliefs were genetics (familial) and physiological (tissue damage, surgery, and lifting of heavy objects). Patients' most frequently cited psychological beliefs were stress, sadness, and having a sensitive personality. Conclusion:It is suggested to take pain beliefs differences and qualitative research into consideration in the management of pain in nursing care.

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Pain beliefs of chronic headache patients

Savaş

Alparslan

Güleç

2020

Agri

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“…These findings resonate with that of Simeone et al ( 2015 ) that in some instances some families developed greater affection through the support system offered to the stroke survivor, which in turn strengthened family relationships. This is confirmed by Mohammadi et al ( 2017 ) who stated that functional families foster healthy environments for stroke survivors to communicate freely about problems and fears and thereby provide better support to their families.…”

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Family functioning and stroke: Family members’ perspectives

Gawulayo

Erasmus

Rhoda

2021

African Journal of Disability

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Background: Stroke survivors often experience permanent or temporal physical and psychological stroke impairments. As a result, stroke survivors are often discharged to recover in their home environments and are cared for mostly by family members. Additionally, caregiving roles are often assumed without any formal training or preparation whatsoever. This can transform the family’s functional patterns due to adjustments that are made to accommodate the caregiving needs.Objectives: To explore the experiences and influence of stroke on families and on family functioning.Method: Explorative descriptive qualitative research design through the use of in-depth interviews were employed as the means of data collection. The sample size was eight (8) family members and was guided by the saturation point. Data was thematically analysed.Results: Four themes emerged from the analysis: 1) reduced interactions with family members due to communication barriers, 2) the influence of stroke on family relationships, 3) emotional engagement in caring for a family member with a stroke and 4) financial implications of stroke on family functioning. This study found that stroke can influence the family functioning negatively as family members may be forced to change their functional patterns. However, some family members reported positive experiences, they developed a supportive structure to accommodate the new life of the stroke survivor.Conclusion: Using the McMaster’s model of family functioning, this study found that stroke is a threat to the six dimensions of family functioning: 1) problem-solving, 2) communication, 3) roles, 4) affective responsiveness, 5) affective involvement, and 6) behaviour control.

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“…Obtaining support from family members during social isolation was an important factor affecting the remission of headache duration. A previous study demonstrated that patients from functional families appeared to have relatively low levels of distress, regardless of the severity of their headache [ 15 ]. The COVID-19 outbreak began when the Spring Festival was approaching, which is a period during which family members reunite in China.…”

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Overall trend towards headache remission during the COVID-19 pandemic among Chinese patients with pre-existing headache highlights the role of family support

Gong

Liu

et al. 2021

BMC Neurol

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Background The global status of the COVID-19 pandemic is not optimistic. This is a particularly vulnerable time for patients with pre-existing headache disorders. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on headache patients in China. Methods A survey was conducted through an online survey platform on June 6, 2020. Demographic characteristics, the PHQ-9, the ISI, a COVID-19 questionnaire and a headache profile survey were included in the online questionnaire. Results Eventually, a total of 15,000 participants from China completed the online questionnaire. Among them, 2806 participants had pre-existing headache disorders. Our analysis showed reductions in the duration of headaches (3.414 ± 6.859 vs 4.033 ± 7.325 h, P<0.001), number of headache days per month (1.788 ± 2.989 vs 2.092 ± 3.694, P<0.001), and headache intensity (4.110 ± 1.609 vs 4.290 ± 1.680, P<0.001) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Smoking (OR = 1.397, 95% CI 1.090 to 1.790, P = 0.008) and getting support from family members during social isolation (OR = 1.656, 95% CI 1.075 to 2.550, P = 0.022) were independent factors affecting the reduction in the duration of headaches. Education level (OR = 1.478, 95% CI 1.103 to 1.980, P = 0.009) and having a relative or acquaintance who contracted COVID-19 (OR = 0.643, 95% CI 0.458 to 0.902, P = 0.011) were the independent factors affecting the reduction in headache severity. Living in the Wuhan area, having symptoms or a diagnosis of COVID-19 and having relatives or acquaintances who had contracted COVID-19 were associated with the worsening of headaches. Conclusions Participants experienced an overall trend towards the improvement of headaches during the COVID-19 pandemic. Family support might play an important role in the improvement of headaches.

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The buffering effect of family functioning on the psychological consequences of headache

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Pain beliefs of chronic headache patients

Pain beliefs of chronic headache patients

Family functioning and stroke: Family members’ perspectives

Overall trend towards headache remission during the COVID-19 pandemic among Chinese patients with pre-existing headache highlights the role of family support

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