The usefulness and applicability of a basic headache diary before first consultation: results of a pilot study conducted in two centres
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We tested the usefulness and applicability of a simplified headache diary in the diagnosis of migraine (M), tension-type headache (TTH) and medication overuse headache (MOH). The diary was given to headache patients before their first consultation at the headache centre. Seventy-six naive headache patients completed the study. Their understanding of the diary proved highly satisfactory. The patients' level of compliance was also good, with 71% returning the diary completely filled in. The data entered in the diary were deemed complete for the diagnostic purpose in 93% of cases. The level of agreement between headache information gathered through clinical interview and the headache diary was satisfactory. When comparing the diary with the clinical interview, sensitivity was 92% for M, 75% for TTH and MOH. Specificity was 58% for M and TTH, 87% for MOH. Combined use of a diagnostic diary and clinical interview is recommended from the first consultation for headache
Udgivelsesdato: 2008/10
Udgivelsesdato: 2008/10
Original language | English |
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Journal | Cephalalgia |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 10 |
Pages (from-to) | 1023-1030 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISSN | 0333-1024 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
ID: 13860782