ArticleJournal of multidisciplinary healthcare2025
Recognizing, Accepting, and Belonging: Patient Learning and Experiences in a Structured Headache Education Program.
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- Feasibility Study of an Early, Interdisciplinary, Non-Pharmacological Intervention for Patients at Risk of Developing Persistent Post-Traumatic Headache: The PTHEENOT intervention.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background and Aim: Chronic headache disorders substantially impair quality of life, daily functioning, and social participation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a third-wave cognitive-behavioral approach, has shown promise in chronic pain management, but little is known about patients' lived experiences with ACT-based group treatment. This study explored how individuals with chronic headache experienced participation in The Headache School, a multidisciplinary ACT-informed program delivered at a specialized Danish headache clinic, with focus on knowledge gains, daily life changes, and the impact of the group setting. Methods: A qualitative design was applied using focus group interviews. Participants were purposively sampled among patients who had completed at least nine of eleven sessions of The Headache School between 2019 and 2024. Data from nine focus groups with 36 participants were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke. Results: Three overarching themes were identified: (1) Conclusion: Participation in The Headache School was experienced as meaningful and supportive, facilitating acceptance, psychological flexibility, and empowerment. Patients reported enhanced capacity to live functional, value-driven lives despite persistent headache. The group format played a central role in reducing isolation and fostering lasting connections. These findings highlight the potential of ACT-informed, multidisciplinary group interventions in chronic headache care and emphasize the importance of incorporating patient perspectives into treatment development and evaluation. Trial Registration: Registered with the Region of Southern Denmark (24/32787).
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