Background Chronic tension-type headaches (CTTH) are one of the most common presenting
complaints in ambulatory care clinics and are the most common reason for using over-thecounter
analgesic medications. Aim: The aim of study was to evaluate the effect of
rehabilitative nursing intervention (RNI) on patients with CTTH. Setting: the study was
conducted at neuro-psychiatric out-patient in two hospitals in Shebin El-kom city, Menoufia
Governorate and patient's homes for follow up. Sampling: A purposive sample of 60 CTTH
diagnosed patients was included. The cases were followed up for 8 weeks to determine the
effect of (RNI) on improving heath profiles of CTTH patients. Tools: A semi-structured
interviewing questionnaire, Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) and visual analogue scale
(VAS) were used .Results: the mean age of studied patients was 35.60±12.75 years, 46.7%
had high education, 56,7% were female , The highest percent (68.3%) was married. The higher
percent of triggering factor (70%) was due to nervousness. There was statistically significant
positive correlation between age and Notingham Health Profile scores. A highly significant
improvement was found among widows patients post intervention compared with pre. There
was improving in all dimensions of health profiles (part & part II) post intervention. The
difference mean score between post and pre for improvement was higher in energy/tolerance
but the difference mean score was the little in physical mobility. Conclusion: CTTH have a
disabling, annoying effects on diseased patients, implementation of RNI for patients with CTTH
have a positive effect on improving all patients' health dimensions and wellbeing.
Recommendations: application of rehabilitative nursing intervention supported with
medication regimen and increase duration of follow up time in future studies is useful in
alleviation of the negative impact of CTTH.