Effects of Cold Band Application Treatment on Pain and Quality of Life in Migraineurs: A Self-Controlled Study

Authors : Şengül ÜZEN CURA, Rengin ACAROĞLU

Pages : 166-171

Doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.595444

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Publication Date : 2020-06-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of applying cold band treatment to migraineurs on the duration and severity of migraine headaches, and on migraine-specific life quality. Methods: Patients referred to neurology clinic and diagnosed with migraine by a neurologist were examined prospectively. A self-controlled research design was applied to minimize individual differences. The sample group participating in the study were monitored over the course of four migraine attacks: two before and two during application period. Results: Comparison of the mean values of pain duration for pre-application and application periods revealed no statistically significant difference insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p>0.05);. However, there was found to be a significant difference between mean pain intensity total scores insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. At 30th and 60th- minute points, it was noted that the mean value of the total pain scores for the application period decreased significantly insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Also, it was recognized that the 24-hour Migraine Quality of Life Scale showed statistically significant increase in total score and in subscale scores when compared to pre-application period insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.0001);. Conclusions: The application of a cold band to forehead was found to have a positive effect in reducing pain severity and also improving quality of life. 
Keywords : cold application, migraineurs, nursing, pain, quality of life