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A Review of Underserved and Vulnerable Populations in Headache Medicine in the United States: Challenges and Opportunities

verfasst von: Juliana H. VanderPluym, Larry Charleston IV, Michael E. Stitzer, Charles C. Flippen II, Cynthia E. Armand, Jessica Kiarashi

Erschienen in: Current Pain and Headache Reports | Ausgabe 6/2022

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

This review will briefly summarize recent literature published on headache disparities in underserved and vulnerable populations. It will also report the personal observations of headache medicine providers working with underserved and vulnerable populations in the USA, specifically in an urban practice dedicated to patients in a safety net program and a rural practice dedicated to Native American patients.

Recent Findings

Headache disorders are recognized as one of the most prevalent neurological conditions. People with headache and migraine encounter several barriers to obtaining appropriate care, which are magnified in vulnerable and underserved populations. Research has shown disparities in headache and migraine diagnosis, prevalence rates, treatment, and outcomes based on race, socioeconomic status, and geography.

Summary

Continued research regarding disparities in headache medicine is required. Strategies to address the identified challenges, including structural competence and the underrepresented in medicine pipeline, are reviewed.

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Titel: A Review of Underserved and Vulnerable Populations in Headache Medicine in the United States: Challenges and Opportunities
verfasst von: Juliana H. VanderPluym
Larry Charleston IV
Michael E. Stitzer
Charles C. Flippen II
Cynthia E. Armand
Jessica Kiarashi
Publikationsdatum: 26.03.2022
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Current Pain and Headache Reports / Ausgabe 6/2022
Print ISSN: 1531-3433
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-3081
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-022-01042-w

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