Research demonstrates that negative illness perceptions affect quality of life in individuals with migraine, suggesting targeted interventions are necessary.
Negative illness perceptions and psychological distress are key correlates of poorer quality of life among individuals with migraine, whereas shame appears to be associated with quality of life indirectly via distress. The findings support a biopsychosocial view of migraine and highlight the importance of interventions that target maladaptive illness beliefs and emotional responses, in addition to managing clinical symptoms, to improve daily functioning and quality of life among people living with migraine.
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