TY - JOUR

T1 - The usefulness and applicability of a basic headache diary before first consultation: results of a pilot study conducted in two centres

AU - Tassorelli, C.

AU - Sances, G.

AU - Allena, M.

AU - Ghiotto, N.

AU - Bendtsen, L.

AU - Olesen, J.

AU - Nappi, G.

AU - Jensen, Rigmor Højland

N1 - Times Cited: 0ArticleEnglishTassorelli, CIRCCS C Mondino Inst Neurol Fdn, Univ Ctr Study Adapt Disorders & Headache, Pavia, ItalyCited References Count: 11348QBBLACKWELL PUBLISHING9600 GARSINGTON RD, OXFORD OX4 2DQ, OXON, ENGLANDOXFORD

PY - 2008

Y1 - 2008

N2 - 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

AB - 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

M3 - Journal article

VL - 28

SP - 1023

EP - 1030

JO - Cephalalgia

JF - Cephalalgia

SN - 0800-1952

IS - 10

ER -