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.

Migraine-alerting behaviors in dogs living with migraineurs

June 10, 2013

Partnering with University of Pittsburgh, this poster was published at the EFNS – European Academy of Neurology in 2012 showcasing Health Union’s Migraine and Dogs survey data.

Migraine frequency but not self-efficacy drives utilization and impact from online resources

December 10, 2012

Published in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain in 2012, this Letter to the Editor was written in partnership with University of Pittsburgh.

Fibromyalgia family and relationship impact exploratory survey

November 10, 2012

The results of this study suggest that in addition to physical impairments that are well documented among individuals with fibromyalgia, fibromyalgia can result in a substantial negative impact on important relationships with family and close friends.

Health Union’s Published Research

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