Assessment of Headache Disability and Impact: A Review of Standardized Questionnaires | ||
| The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||
| Article 56, Volume 101, Issue 1, October 2025, Pages 5010-5015 PDF (513.87 K) | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhm.2025.457935 | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Headache disorders represent one of the most common neurological conditions and are consistently identified as significant contributors to worldwide disability. Their recurrent nature and impact on daily activities, productivity, and psychological well-being underline the necessity of accurate assessment. Since clinical measures alone cannot fully capture the burden of headache, self-reported questionnaires have been developed to evaluate its multidimensional impact. Various instruments—such as the Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS), Headache Impact Test (HIT-6), as well as Headache Disability Inventory (HDI)—offer distinct advantages and limitations. A systematic review of these tools is essential to guide clinicians and researchers in selecting appropriate measures and to identify areas requiring further refinement. Aim of study: This study aimed to review and critically evaluate self-reported questionnaires used to assess headache impact and disability, highlighting their strengths, limitations, and applicability in clinical and research settings. Conclusion: A wide range of questionnaires has been done to evaluate headache-related impact and disability, reflecting the complex and multidimensional nature of this condition. While instruments such as MIDAS, HIT-6, HDI, and MSQ Migraine-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire provide useful insights, none captures all aspects of headache burden comprehensively. Future work should focus on integrating functional, psychological, and cultural dimensions into more robust and universally applicable assessment tools. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Headache - Reliability - Feasibility; Assessment Tools; Questionnaires; Quality of Life | ||
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