Table 4 Level of compliance with standards for the indicators assessed
From: Quality assurance in specialized headache units in Spain: an observational prospective study
Indicators studied | Indicators that meet the benchmark standard (n/N) | Benchmark* | Overall compliance of the standard (YES/NO) |
|---|---|---|---|
CEF1. Percentage of patients diagnosed with primary chronic headache who, in a period of one year, attend the Emergency Room due to headache or complications of treatment. | 5/7 | < 30% | YES |
CEF2. Percentage of patients with chronic migraine who improve in the assessment according to the MIDAS scale, pre-post measure, at three months following therapeutic intervention. | 7/7 | > 50% | YES |
CEF3. Percentage of patients with primary chronic headache who progress to episodic headache (< 15 days of pain per month) after treatment. | 7/7 | > 50% | YES |
CEF4. Percentage of patients who obtain more than 7/10 points on scales that measure satisfaction with the care provided. | 7/7 | > 70% | YES |
CEF5. Percentage of patients with primary chronic headache treated in the Unit with at least one period of sick leave due to headache in the previous three months. | 7/7 | < 30% | YES |
CEF6. Percentage of patients with primary headache receiving preventive treatment three months after their prescription. | 7/7 | > 50% | YES |
CEF7. Percentage of patients with primary headache in analgesic treatment for more than 10 days a month in the last 3 months in the Specialized Headache Units. | 1/7 | < 30% | NO |
CEF8. Percentage of patients with a diagnosis of primary headache in the Specialized Headache Units or Doctor’s Surgery, without repetition of neuroimaging studies in a one-year period. | 0/7 | > 70% | NO |
CEF9. Percentage of patients with primary chronic headache in non-recommended symptomatic treatment. | 4/7 | < 30% | YES |
CEF10. Percentage of patients with primary chronic headache who suffer one or more adverse events which resulted in treatment being withdrawn. | 5/7 | < 40% | YES |
CEF11. Percentage of patients with cluster headache attended within seven days from the onset. | 3/7 | > 70% | NO |
CEF12. Percentage of pregnant patients with primary headache attended within 15 days of the positive pregnancy test. | 3/7 | > 70% | NO |
CEF13. Percentage of patients with cluster headache episode who have home oxygen therapy. | 4/7 | > 50% | NO |