Tools for Evaluating the Quality of Life of the Paediatric Population with Primary Headaches—A Review of Selected Questionnaires

Adrianna Rożniecka and Alina Minarowska
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Adrianna Rożniecka: Department of Nursing, Public Health School, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
Alina Minarowska: Department of Pulmonology, Public Health School, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 10, 1-11

Abstract: Primary headaches are a common health issue in the paediatric population. These conditions have a negative impact on the quality of life of patients at the development age in every area of their lives. The aim of this study is to list the tools used to evaluate the quality of life of the paediatric population with primary headaches and to discuss their advantages and limitations. Examining the quality of life of children and adolescents suffering from primary headaches is of particular importance. This is a consequence of a high disease incidence rate and a considerable negative impact of the ailment on the everyday life of this population. It is very important to conduct such examinations with specific and validated tools. It is significant because of the particular features of the areas of patients’ lives at the developmental age. Each of the available questionnaires has specific characteristics, advantages and limitations. The data accumulated in this literature review can be of help in designing research on the quality of life of children and adolescents suffering from primary headaches.

Keywords: paediatric headache; quality of life questionnaire; primary headache (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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