Health Union’s Published Research

Browse the full list below of research conducted by Health Union that has been accepted and published across peer-reviewed academic journals and conferences.
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Childhood onset migraine and adult outcomes: A retrospective survey

March 21, 2019

Partnering with University of Chung-Ang and University of Colorado, this abstract showcases data from Health Union's Migraine In America 2015 survey.

Visualizing the Patient Experience: How meaningful illustrations deliver unmatched impact

February 19, 2019

In this Q&A, Harris, who now oversees an entire creative team who creates unique illustrations every day for each of Health Union’s 20 online health communities (and growing), reveals what it took to accomplish his creative vision that continuously maintains a laser focus on the patient experience.

Impact on interpersonal relationships among caregivers and patients with multiple sclerosis

January 21, 2019

The survey results found that participants had few negative perceptions of relationships with romantic partners/children/close friends, but described the impact of fatigue and limited mobility as feelings of being not well understood by others, burdensome and isolated.

Misperceptions regarding palliative and hospice care among cancer patients — What can we learn from patient-reported treatment decision making

December 21, 2018

This abstract was published at the NCCN 2019 Annual Meeting, showcasing data from Health Union's Impact of Cancer survey.

Does complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use reduce negative life impact of headaches for chronic migraineurs? A national survey

October 10, 2016

The results of the study show that chronic migraineurs often pursue multiple CAM treatments in spite of low levels of satisfaction with those treatments, while patients who experience relief from traditional treatments are less likely to seek the out additional CAM treatments.

Health Union’s Published Research

Childhood onset migraine and adult outcomes: A retrospective survey

Visualizing the Patient Experience: How meaningful illustrations deliver unmatched impact

Impact on interpersonal relationships among caregivers and patients with multiple sclerosis

Misperceptions regarding palliative and hospice care among cancer patients — What can we learn from patient-reported treatment decision making

Does complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use reduce negative life impact of headaches for chronic migraineurs? A national survey

Impact of employment status on health-related quality of life for people living with autoimmune conditions

Prescription opioid medication use among people with migraine: National survey results

The chronic migraine experience

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