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The Headache Champion Program, Courtney Wellman, Kristin Allender
The Headache Champion Program, Courtney Wellman, Kristin Allender
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BACKGROUND
Approximately 10% of school age children suffer from migraines, making migraines one of the top five health problems experienced by youth today
School nurses often are the first healthcare provider seen by youth with migraine; visits to the school nurse for headaches amounted to one-third of the enrolled student population in a large local school district. (see reference)
Empowering school nurses through education and resources to identify and manage migraines therefore may have significant benefits to children with migraines and their families.
OBJECTIVE
To improve migraine care in the community through establishing a headache specialist mentorship program for select …