Headache disability index 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the headache disability index in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in your name, date, and age at the top of the form. This information is essential for tracking your responses.
  3. Next, assess your headache frequency by circling the appropriate response in question 1. Choose from options indicating how often you experience headaches.
  4. For question 2, evaluate the severity of your headaches and circle either mild, moderate, or severe based on your experience.
  5. Proceed to the section where you will indicate how your headaches affect daily life. For each statement, check 'YES', 'SOMETIMES', or 'NO' based on your feelings and experiences related to your headaches.
  6. Once completed, review all entries for accuracy before saving or sharing your document directly from our platform.

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Answer each question only as it pertains to your headache. SCORING INSTRUCTIONS: Yes = 4 points, Sometimes = 2, No = 0. Using this system, a total score of 10-28 is considered to indicate mild disability; 30-48 is moderate disability; 50-68 is severe disability; 72 or more is complete disability.
The four-point pain scale (none, mild, moderate, severe) and the 11-point pain scale (0 = no pain, 10 = pain as bad as it could be) have been used in migraine studies to assess treatment efficacy.
The test-retest reliability for the -HDI was acceptable for the total score and functional and emotional subscale scores. A 29-point change (95% confidence interval) or greater in the total score from test-retest must occur before the changes can be attributed to treatment effects.
Scores of 1-3 are considered mild, 4-6 moderate, and 7-10 severe. Cluster headache may be triggered by alcohol or vasodilator drugs. Valsalva manoeuvres trigger or exacerbate secondary headaches, as well as certain primary headaches, such as those associated with cough, physical exercise, or intercourse.
How is the VA rating for migraine headaches determined? Severity LevelFrequency and Duration of AttacksVA Disability Rating (%) Severe Frequent, long-lasting, severe symptoms, some functional impairment 30 Very Severe Chronic, almost constant, severe symptoms, significant functional impairment 502 more rows Jan 15, 2024

Key Insights from the Headache Disability Index Form

Purpose of the Form

Frequency of Headaches

Severity Assessment

Daily Activity Impact

Emotional and Social Effects

Cognitive Functioning

Relationship Strain

Purpose of the Form

The Headache Disability Index (HDI) is designed to assess the impact of headaches on daily functioning and quality of life.

Frequency of Headaches

Respondents are asked to indicate how often they experience headaches, with options ranging from once a month to more than once a week.

Severity Assessment

The form includes a section for individuals to rate the severity of their headaches as mild, moderate, or severe.

Daily Activity Impact

Participants evaluate how their headaches affect their ability to perform routine daily activities and recreational pursuits.

Emotional and Social Effects

The HDI assesses emotional responses such as anger, frustration, and feelings of isolation due to headaches.

Cognitive Functioning

Questions address difficulties in thinking clearly and focusing due to headache symptoms.

Relationship Strain

The form explores how headaches may place stress on personal relationships and social interactions.

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MIDAS test for migraine headaches The MIDAS (migraine disability assessment) questionnaire can help your doctor assess the impact your headaches are causing on your life and determine the best treatment option for you.
Numeric pain rating scale7: 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain). Scores of 1-3 are considered mild, 4-6 moderate, and 7-10 severe. Cluster headache may be triggered by alcohol or vasodilator drugs.

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