Headache Disability Index

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HEADACHE DISABILITY INDEX
N
: _________________________ D
: ______ A
: ____ S
T
: ____; E____; F____
AME
ATE
GE
CORES
OTAL
(100)
(52)
(48)
I
: Please CIRCLE the correct response:
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1. I have headache:
[1] 1 per month
[2] more than but less than 4 per month
[3] more than one per week.
2. My headache is:
[1] mild
[2] moderate
[3] severe
I
: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: The purpose of the scale is to identify difficulties that
NSTRUCTIONS
you may be experiencing because of your headache. Please check off “YES”, “SOMETIMES”, or
“NO” to each item. Answer each item as it pertains to your headache only.
YES
SOMETIMES
NO
E1. Because of my headaches I feel handicapped.
F2. Because of my headaches I feel restricted in performing my routine daily
activities.
E3. No one understands the effect my headaches have on my life.
F4. I restrict my recreational activities (e.g. sports, hobbies) because of my
headaches
E5. My headaches make me angry.
E6. Sometimes I feel that I am going to lose control because of my headaches
F7. Because of my headaches I am less likely to socialize.
E8. My spouse/significant other, or family and friends have no idea what I am going
through because of my headaches.
E9. My headaches are so bad that I feel I am going to go insane.
E10. My outlook on the world is affected by my headaches.
E11. I am afraid to go outside when I feel a headache is starting.
E12. I feel desperate because of my headaches.
F13. I am concerned that I am paying penalties at work or at home because of my
headaches.
E14. My headaches place stress on my relationships with family or friends.
F15. I avoid being around people when I have a headache.
F16. I believe my headaches are making it difficult for me to achieve my goals in life.
F17. I am unable to think clearly because of my headaches.
F18. I get tense (e.g. muscle tension) because of my headaches.
F19. I do not enjoy social gatherings because of my headaches.
E20. I feel irritable because of my headaches.
F21. I avoid traveling because of my headaches.
E22. My headaches make me feel confused.
E23. My headaches make me feel frustrated.
F24. I find it difficult to read because of my headaches.
F25. I find it difficult to focus my attention away from my headaches and on other
things.
Reference: Jacobson Gary P., Ramadan NM, et al., The Henry Ford Hospital Headache Disability Inventory (HDI). Neurology 1994; 44:837-842
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