These easy-to-use tools have been developed by physician groups to
help in the screening, diagnosis, treatment and on-going management of migraine patients.
To access any of the tools simply click on one of the titles below, each tool will open in a new window.
Grey links indicate tools that are under development, they will be added shortly.
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Patient screener
Is this migraine or tension headaches?
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Sinister headache screener
Could this patient’s headaches be something sinister?
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Headache tool
Does this patient have one of the common headache conditions?
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MIDAS
How much are headaches affecting this patient’s work, home and social life?
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Triptan formulation finder
What form of triptan treatment would suit this patient’s needs best?
Please also see the eDetailing section of the new Formulation Finder eDetail -
Patient satisfaction questionnaire
Is there a better treatment for this migraine patient than the one they are currently using?
MIDAS = Migraine Disability Assessment Scale
Useful references
- Dowson AJ, Lipscombe S, Sender J, Rees T, Watson D. New guidelines for the management of migraine in primary care. Curr Med Res Opin 2002;18: 414-39
- Dowson AJ, Sender J, Lipscombe S, Cady RK, Tepper SJ, et al. Establishing principles for migraine management in primary care. Int J Clin Pract 2003;57: 493-507
- Shapero et al. Zomig Appropriate for Primary Care( (ZAP) Supplement. Headache Care 2005; 2(4): 235-260
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