User acceptance of an Internet training aid for migraine self-management.

We have developed an Internet training aid (MyMigraine) for migraine self-management derived from an evidence-based protocol for behavioural attack prevention. Its acceptance was tested in two studies concerning the opinions of new patients (n = 10), and the opinions of expert patients acquainted with the protocol (n = 6). The questionnaires employed 5-point scales. In study 1, all lessons were rated positively regarding clarity, instructiveness, importance and easy execution. After training, the patients were positive about user-friendliness and clarity (mean score 3.9), training content (3.5), satisfaction (3.6) and benefits (attack risk detection: 3.7; preventive coping: 3.9). In study 2, the expert patients provided positive ratings for the web application (mean score 4.1), digital support (3.8-4.4) and web adaptation of the protocol (4.1-4.8). The expert patients considered MyMigraine instructive, captivating and fun to work with, but emphasized the necessity of patient-to-patient contact. The training aid was very well accepted by new and experienced patients with chronic migraine.