AN EVALUATION OF CLINICAL ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR MIGRAINE WITH EMPHASIS ON QUALITY OF LIFE
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https://doi.org/10.48047/qv8k2x26Keywords:
Clinical Assessment Tools, HIT-6, ICHD Criteria, IMPAC, MIDAS, Migraine, Quality of Life, PHQ-9, VAS.Abstract
A migraine is a type of headache characterized by intense throbbing or pulsing pain, typically affecting one side of the head. It is commonly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and heightened sensitivity to light and sound. The assessment tools reviewed include the Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS), Headache Impact Test (HIT-6), International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) Criteria, Impact of Migraine on Partners, Adolescent and Children (IMPAC), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Each tool was examined for its reliability, validity, and the specific QoL parameters it addresses, such as
functional impairment, pain intensity, psychosocial effects, and emotional well-being. The analysis underscores the importance of a multidimensional approach in assessing migraines, emphasizing that a combination of these tools can provide a holistic understanding of the condition's impact on patients' lives.
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Migraine[Internet] 2024, July 19 (cited 2024 August, 20). Available from- https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/migraine
Headache Classification Committee of the International Headache Society (IHS) The International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition. Cephalalgia. 2018 Jan;38(1):1-211. [PubMed] [Reference list]
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