The usefulness and applicability of a basic headache diary before first consultation: results of a pilot study conducted in two centres

C. Tassorelli; G. Sances; M. Allena; N. Ghiotto; L. Bendtsen; J. Olesen; G. Nappi; Rigmor Højland Jensen

The usefulness and applicability of a basic headache diary before first consultation: results of a pilot study conducted in two centres

C. Tassorelli, G. Sances, M. Allena, N. Ghiotto, L. Bendtsen, J. Olesen, G. Nappi, Rigmor Højland Jensen

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Abstract

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

Original language	English
Journal	Cephalalgia
Volume	28
Issue number	10
Pages (from-to)	1023-1030
Number of pages	7
ISSN	0333-1024
Publication status	Published - 2008

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