Table 3 Use of guidelines, classification and tools for diagnosis and outcome assessment
All participants (n = 54) | Introduction program (n = 25) | Main program (n = 29) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Guidelines | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) |
● Guidelines from the Danish Headache Society | 2.74 (1.14) | 2.4 (1.19) | 3.03 (1.02) |
● Guidelines from the Danish Neurological Society | 3.15 (0.86) | 2.96 (1.02) | 3.31 (0.66) |
Diagnostic tools | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) |
● The International Classification of Headache Disorders | 2.33 (1.08) | 2.36 (1.04) | 2.31 (1.14) |
● Headache diary for diagnosis | 3.31 (0.77) | 3.28 (0.84) | 3.34 (0.72) |
Outcome assessment | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) |
● Headache calendar for outcome assessment | 3.14 (0.93) | 2.96 (1.09) | 3.31 (0.76) |
● Quality of life parameters (e.g., sickness absence, reduced participation in social events) | 3.04 (0.80) | 2.88 (0.89) | 3.17 (0.71) |