Quality of life and well-being of headache patients: measurement by the medical outcomes study instrument. Headache 1993;33(7):351-8
Date
07/01/1993Pubmed ID
8376093DOI
10.1111/j.1526-4610.1993.hed3307351.xScopus ID
2-s2.0-0027185602 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 137 CitationsAbstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess the reliability and validity of the Medical Outcomes Study (MOS) Short Form Health Survey as an indicator for quality of life in patients with chronic headaches.
DESIGN: Patient interview survey.
SETTING: A headache clinic within a multi-specialty group practice.
PATIENTS: 208 consecutive patients seeking evaluation of headache at the above site.
MEASUREMENTS: All six health components of the MOS Short Form Health Survey were included in the study.
MAIN RESULTS: The MOS Short Form Health Survey was both reliable and valid in the group of patients with headache. Patients with headache had significantly worse physical, social, and role functioning, and worse mental health than did patients with chronic diseases (P < 0.0001). The functioning associated with chronic headaches was worse than that associated with major chronic medical conditions such as arthritis and diabetes, and was comparable to the level of functioning associated with recent myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure.
CONCLUSIONS: The MOS survey is a reliable measure of quality of life for patients with chronic headaches. Chronic headache disorders cause significantly more morbidity and impairment of function than has previously been appreciated.
Author List
Solomon GD, Skobieranda FG, Gragg LAAuthor
Glen D. Solomon MD Professor in the Neurology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAdult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
Headache
Health Status
Health Surveys
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Quality of Life
