The HIT-6 Questionnaire Corresponds to the PedMIDAS for Assessment of Pediatric Headaches.

ABSTRACT: Objective: The aim of our study was to compare two questionnaires regarding their ability to globally assess the impact of headaches on daily functioning in children as a primary endpoint and, secondarily, to evaluate their correlation to frequency and headache strength. Background: Headache is a common complaint in children and adolescents, leading to functional impairment. The impact of primary headaches, such as migraine and tension-type headaches, varies according to pain severity and frequency. Although the PedMIDAS questionnaire is a validated tool for assessing headache-related impact in children, it can be difficult for children to complete. The HIT-6 questionnaire is user-friendly but has been validated exclusively for use in adults. Methods: Our method involv

SUBMITTER: Genizi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12692315 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature