Multidisciplinary Intervention for Post-Traumatic Headaches Following Concussion: A Scoping Review

About the Project

Project Aims

This project aims to identify and map the existing literature on multidisciplinary approaches used to manage post-traumatic headaches (PTH) in adults following a concussion. It also seeks to examine the characteristics and outcomes of these interventions to inform clinical practice and guide future research.

Expected Outcomes and Impacts

The review is expected to:

• Provide a comprehensive overview of current multidisciplinary interventions for PTH.
• Guide clinicians in selecting and delivering effective strategies to reduce headache frequency, severity, and duration.
• Contribute to improved quality of life for people with PTH through evidence-based care.
• Inform future clinical trials that assess intervention effectiveness on return-to-work outcomes and daily functioning.
• Influence local practice at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and reach international audiences via publication.

Project Team

Dr Kylie Ferguson
Professor Tamara Ownsworth
Dr Christy Hogan
Dr Michaela Filipcikova
Dr Emily Gibson

Project Status and Timeframe

Status: In Progress

Protocol submitted to Open Science Framework
Literature search and screening underway
Review manuscript in preparation
Timeframe: 2024–2025

Funding

This project is funded by NIISQ – The Hopkins Centre Bright Sparks Clinician Capacity Building Grant