Migraine Screening Tool
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Is the headache associated with nausea? Yes No
Is the headache associated with photophobia? Yes No
Has there been disability or work limitation of 1 or more days every 3 months due to headache? Yes No
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Migraine Screening Tool

This brief screening tool, based upon just 3 of the 9 diagnostic screening questions available, had a positive predictive value of 93%, sensitivity of 81% and specificity of 75% for identifying patients who on rigorous evaluation of their headaches are finally diagnosed as migraine.

The 3 questions asked are (scored if present):

  • Is the headache associated with nausea?
  • Is the headache associated with photophobia?
  • Has there been disability or work limitation of 1 or more days every 3 months due to headache?

Each positive response receives 1 point (Score range is 0-3 pts)

  • 0-1 pts = Negative Screening for Migraine
  • 2-3 pts = Positive Screening for Migraine

Reference:

  • Lipton RB, Dodick D, Sadovsky R, et al. A self-administered screener for migraine in primary care: The ID Migraine validation study. Neurology. 2003;61(3):375-82.