The impact of fear of attacks on pain-related disability in cluster headache: Insights from the fear avoidance model.
Janosch FoxCharly GaulMirjana SlijepcevicJulia OhseNicolina PeperkornYoussef ShibanPublished in: Headache (2024)
This study emphasizes the relevance of psychological factors in CH-related disability. Fear of attacks was found to be an independent predictor, while attack frequency was of minor relevance. Empirical investigation of the FAM in CH could improve the understanding of the mechanisms underlying disability and contribute to the development of CH-specific interventions.