Research - Migraine / Headache
Homeopathy Impact on Physical Health Aspects of Quality of Life of Patients with Chronic Headache in Isfahan in 2015
Mohsen Ghadiri1 and Minoo Motaghi2
1Graduate student, nursing education (public health orientation of Islamic Azad University of Isfahan (Khorasgan)
2Member of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Islamic Azad University of Isfahan (Khorasgan),
Abstract
Headache is the most common pain syndrome and more than 90 percent of people over the year have had an attack. Due to the high prevalence of headache in the world and Iran, and its impact on quality of life and because of side effects of chemical drugs and the high cost of current treatments,this study aimed to investigate the effect of homeopathy on physical health aspects of quality of life of patients with chronic headache and performed in Isfahan in 2015. This quasi-experimental is the kind of single group, and it is a before and after. The questionnaire consisted of demographic and quality of life (SF-36). Sampling is available, in which 51 patients with chronic headache in a way that met the inclusion criteria. Before making a homeopathic demographic questionnaire and the consent were completed by patients and quality of life questionnaire in two stages prior to undertaking homeopathy and the again three months later it was completed by patients. In order to analyze the data, SPSS20 software was used. In this study, homeopathic significantly improve the physical health aspects of quality of life of patients with chronic headache and the differences between pretest and post test scores was significant(p>(05/0 The results showed that homeopathy can be effective in improving physical health aspects of quality of life of patients with chronic headaches and be used as a useful method of treatment
Source : Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal
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Homeopathic Treatment of Migraine in Children: Results of a Prospective, Multicenter, Observational Study.
Danno K, Colas A, Masson JL, Bordet MF. .
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Objectives: The study objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of homeopathic medicines for the prevention and treatment of migraine in children. Design: This was an observational, prospective, open, nonrandomized, noncomparative, multicenter study. Setting/location: The study was conducted in 12 countries worldwide. Subjects: Fifty-nine (59) physicians trained in the prescription of homeopathic medicines and 168 children, aged 5-15 years, with definite or probable migraine diagnosed using International Headache Society 2004 criteria were the subjects in this study. Interventions: Physicians were given complete freedom in terms of treatment prescription; thus, prescriptions were individualized for each patient. Outcome measures: The frequency, intensity, and duration of migraine attacks in the 3 months prior to inclusion were compared with those during the 3-month follow-up period. Pertinent data were collected using questionnaires completed by the doctor and the patient or his/her parent/guardian. The secondary outcome measure was the impact of homeopathic medicines on education, measured as absence from school. Results: The frequency, severity, and duration of migraine attacks decreased significantly during the 3-month follow-up period (all p<0.001). Preventive treatment during this time consisted of homeopathic medicines in 98% of cases (mean=2.6 medicines/patient). Children spent significantly less time off school during follow-up than before inclusion (2.0 versus 5.5 days, respectively; p<0.001). The most common preventive medicines used were Ignatia amara (25%; mainly 9C), Lycopodium clavatum (22%), Natrum muriaticum (21%), Gelsemium (20%), and Pulsatilla (12%; mainly 15C). Homeopathy alone was used for the treatment of migraine attacks in 38% of cases. The most commonly used medicines were Belladonna (32%; mainly 9C), Ignatia amara (11%; mainly 15C), Iris versicolor (10%; mainly 9C), Kalium phosphoricum (10%; mainly 9C), and Gelsemium (9%; mainly 15C and 30C). Conclusions: The results of this study demonstrate the interest of homeopathic medicines for the prevention and treatment of migraine attacks in children. A significant decrease in the frequency, severity, and duration of migraine attacks was observed and, consequently, reduced absenteeism from school.
Source : : J Altern Complement Med. 2012 Sep 14. via Laboratoires Boiron, Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, France
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