Table 1 The nine domains of quality in a headache service (from reference [8])

Domain A:

Diagnostic accuracy, therefore asking whether diagnosis were made according to the IHS criteria, documented during the first visit and reviewed during the follow-ups and supported by the diagnostic diaries.

Domain B:

Issues of the individualized management including waiting time, use of diaries and instruments of headache related disability in treatment plans.

Domain C:

Availability and utilization of urgent and specialist referral pathways.

Domain D:

Patient’s education and reassurance

Domain E:

Convenience, comfort and welcoming of the clinic

Domain F:

Patient’s satisfaction

Domain G:

Equity and efficiency of the headache care including access to care, wastage of resources, rate of technical investigations and costs.

Domain H:

Outcome measures including clinical parameters but also measures of disability and quality of life.

Domain I:

Safety of care