Headache in children: update on biobehavioral treatments

Neuropediatrics. 2013 Feb;44(1):20-4. doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1333434. Epub 2013 Jan 9.

Abstract

Biobehavioral pain treatment consists of relaxation techniques, biofeedback treatment, operant pain treatment, pain coping, cognitive-behavioral treatment, and multimodal treatment. Especially in the treatment of pediatric headache, biobehavioral procedures have been found to be highly efficient and are widely accepted. They present similar effects as pharmaceutical treatments. In general, when standardized treatment programs are applied, the sessions are highly effective.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Behavior Therapy / methods*
  • Behavior Therapy / trends
  • Biofeedback, Psychology / methods
  • Child
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / methods
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / trends
  • Conditioning, Operant / physiology*
  • Headache Disorders / psychology
  • Headache Disorders / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Relaxation Therapy / methods
  • Relaxation Therapy / trends