Frank Andrasik

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Affiliation: University of West Florida
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Can behavioural therapy influence neuromodulation?
    F Andrasik
    Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA
    Neurol Sci 28:S124-9. 2007
  2. ncbi Biofeedback in headache: an overview of approaches and evidence
    Frank Andrasik
    Department of Psychology, Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, USA
    Cleve Clin J Med 77:S72-6. 2010
  3. ncbi Disability in chronic migraine with medication overuse: treatment effects through 5 years
    F Andrasik
    Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA
    Cephalalgia 30:610-4. 2010
  4. ncbi Behavioral medicine for migraine and medication overuse headache
    Frank Andrasik
    Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA
    Curr Pain Headache Rep 13:241-8. 2009
  5. ncbi Non-pharmacological approaches to treating chronic migraine with medication overuse
    F Andrasik
    Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA
    Neurol Sci 30:S89-93. 2009
  6. ncbi Pharmacological treatment compared to behavioural treatment for juvenile tension-type headache: results at two-year follow-up
    F Andrasik
    Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, USA
    Neurol Sci 28:S235-8. 2007
  7. ncbi What does the evidence show? Efficacy of behavioural treatments for recurrent headaches in adults
    F Andrasik
    Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA
    Neurol Sci 28:S70-7. 2007
  8. ncbi Methodological considerations in research with special populations: children and adolescents
    Frank Andrasik
    University of West Florida, Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Pensacola, FL 32502, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, OH, USA
    Headache 45:520-5. 2005
  9. ncbi The reliability and validity of the Visual Analog Mood Scales in non-English-speaking pain patients
    Erica D House
    University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA
    Pain Pract 12:626-32. 2012
  10. ncbi Outcome measurement in behavioral headache research: headache parameters and psychosocial outcomes
    Frank Andrasik
    Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, University of West Florida, Pensacola 32502, USA
    Headache 45:429-37. 2005

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Publications24

  1. ncbi Can behavioural therapy influence neuromodulation?
    F Andrasik
    Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA
    Neurol Sci 28:S124-9. 2007
    ..The available literature suggests behavioural interventions can affect neuromodulation, although further research is clearly warranted...
  2. ncbi Biofeedback in headache: an overview of approaches and evidence
    Frank Andrasik
    Department of Psychology, Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, USA
    Cleve Clin J Med 77:S72-6. 2010
    ..These headache-specific approaches include blood volume pulse biofeedback, which has considerable supportive evidence, and electroencephalographic feedback...
  3. ncbi Disability in chronic migraine with medication overuse: treatment effects through 5 years
    F Andrasik
    Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA
    Cephalalgia 30:610-4. 2010
    ..High levels of maintenance were revealed at 5 years, with disability scores showing some continued improvement over time. The implications of these findings and the limitations of the study are discussed...
  4. ncbi Behavioral medicine for migraine and medication overuse headache
    Frank Andrasik
    Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA
    Curr Pain Headache Rep 13:241-8. 2009
    ..Strategies are provided for enhancing adherence and motivation, as well as facilitating medical communication...
  5. ncbi Non-pharmacological approaches to treating chronic migraine with medication overuse
    F Andrasik
    Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA
    Neurol Sci 30:S89-93. 2009
    ..The second step concerns working with patients to identify risk factors and behaviors that are present and contributing to the condition. The final step involves behavioral intervention. Examples for accomplishing each step are provided...
  6. ncbi Pharmacological treatment compared to behavioural treatment for juvenile tension-type headache: results at two-year follow-up
    F Andrasik
    Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, USA
    Neurol Sci 28:S235-8. 2007
    ..Because the sample sizes are small, these conclusions are tentative...
  7. ncbi What does the evidence show? Efficacy of behavioural treatments for recurrent headaches in adults
    F Andrasik
    Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA
    Neurol Sci 28:S70-7. 2007
    ..The article closes with a brief discussion of methods investigators are exploring to make behavioural treatments more available and affordable to headache patients...
  8. ncbi Methodological considerations in research with special populations: children and adolescents
    Frank Andrasik
    University of West Florida, Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Pensacola, FL 32502, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, OH, USA
    Headache 45:520-5. 2005
    ..Available literature is reviewed and specific recommendations are offered when possible...
  9. ncbi The reliability and validity of the Visual Analog Mood Scales in non-English-speaking pain patients
    Erica D House
    University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA
    Pain Pract 12:626-32. 2012
    ..This study assessed the validity and reliability of the Visual Analog Mood Scales (VAMS) when administered to a non-English-speaking, headache population...
  10. ncbi Outcome measurement in behavioral headache research: headache parameters and psychosocial outcomes
    Frank Andrasik
    Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, University of West Florida, Pensacola 32502, USA
    Headache 45:429-37. 2005
    ..A baseline period that is adequate for each measure needs inclusion and a minimum of 4 weeks is recommended for primary headache measures. Specific suggestions for future research directions are provided...
  11. ncbi Disability in chronic migraine with medication overuse: treatment effects at 3 years
    Frank Andrasik
    Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA
    Headache 47:1277-81. 2007
    ..To determine the clinical status, with respect to pain indices and disability level, of chronic migraine patients with medication overuse who were treated 3 years previously...
  12. ncbi Brief neurologist-administered behavioral treatment of pediatric episodic tension-type headache
    F Andrasik
    Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida 32501, USA
    Neurology 60:1215-6. 2003
  13. ncbi Behavioral assessment and treatment of pediatric headache
    Frank Andrasik
    University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL 32514, USA
    Behav Modif 30:93-113. 2006
    ..The article concludes with practical suggestions for headache management...
  14. ncbi Methodological issues in clinical trials of drug and behavior therapies
    Kenneth A Holroyd
    Department of Psychology, Ohio University, Athens 45701-2979, USA
    Headache 45:487-92. 2005
    ..Issues in the selection of appropriate control groups are also discussed...
  15. ncbi Behavioral treatment approaches to chronic headache
    F Andrasik
    Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, University of West Florida, 40 South Alcaniz Street, Pensacola, FL 32501, USA
    Neurol Sci 24:S80-5. 2003
    ..It concludes with a discussion of the role of environmental and familial factors in influencing chronic headaches. Suggestions for future research are pointed out along the way...
  16. ncbi Headache treatment with pulsing electromagnetic fields: a literature review
    Wilson Vincent
    Department of Psychology, Georgia State University, PO Box 5010, Atlanta, GA 30302 5010, USA
    Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback 32:191-207. 2007
    ..Possible mechanisms for effects (neurochemical, electrophysical, and cardiovascular) are discussed. The available data suggest that PEMF treatment for headache merits further study. Suggestions for future research are provided...
  17. ncbi Behavioral treatment of migraine: current status and future directions
    Frank Andrasik
    Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, University of West Florida, 40 South Alcaniz Street, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA
    Expert Rev Neurother 4:403-13. 2004
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  18. ncbi Biofeedback via telehealth: a new frontier for applied psychophysiology
    R A Folen
    Center of Excellence in Professional Psychology, Department of Psychology, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii 96859, USA
    Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback 26:195-204. 2001
    ..The authors discuss the clinical applications, the technology, and relevant practical and ethical issues...
  19. ncbi Pharmacological behavioural treatment for children and adolescents with tension-type headache: preliminary data
    L Grazzi
    National Neurological Institute C Besta, Via Celoria 11, I 20133 Milan, Italy
    Neurol Sci 25:S270-1. 2004
    ..These data, however, are preliminary and the sample sizes are small, so these conclusions are tentative. We will continue our data collection for 12 months...
  20. ncbi Magnesium as a preventive treatment for paediatric episodic tension-type headache: results at 1-year follow-up
    L Grazzi
    Headache Center, National Neurological Institute C Besta, Via Celoria 11, I 20133, Milan, Italy
    Neurol Sci 28:148-50. 2007
    ..7%. MIDAS subscores improved as well (question A=58.0%; question B=22.5%). Although uncontrolled, these findings are encouraging and suggest that further, better controlled research investigations are warranted...
  21. ncbi Chronic migraine with medication overuse: treatment outcome and disability at 3 years follow-up
    S Usai
    Headache Centre, National Neurological Institute C Besta, Via Celoria 11, I 20133 Milan, Italy
    Neurol Sci 25:S272-3. 2004
    ..To our knowledge, this is the first investigation where the MIDAS questionnaire has been used as an outcome measure in patients with chronic headache to assess disability during such a long follow-up period...
  22. ncbi Magnesium as a treatment for paediatric tension-type headache: a clinical replication series
    L Grazzi
    Headache Center, National Neurological Institute C Besta, Via Celoria 11, I 20133, Milan, Italy
    Neurol Sci 25:338-41. 2005
    ..Although uncontrolled, the initial findings are encouraging and suggest that further, better controlled research is warranted...
  23. ncbi Use of the Migraine Disability Assessment Questionnaire in children and adolescents with headache: an Italian pilot study
    L Grazzi
    Headache Center, C. Besta National Neurological Institute, Via Celoria 11, 20133 Milan, Italy
    Headache 43:767-73. 2003
    ..Minimal changes in the phrasing and content of the items would be sufficient to render the MIDAS specific for the younger population with headache...
  24. ncbi Treatment of chronic daily headache with medication overuse
    L Grazzi
    C. Besta National Neurological Institute, Via Celoria 11, I-20133 Milan, Italy
    Neurol Sci 24:S125-7. 2003
    ..Clinical aspects and different therapeutic strategies for chronic daily headache patients with medication overuse are considered...