Headache/Migraine Survey
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1. Default Section
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1
. What is your degree?
What is your degree?
MD
DO
PhD
NP
PA
PharmD
RN
LPN
RPh
MSW
PT
Other (please specify)
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. Which option best describes your professional practice?
Which option best describes your professional practice?
Neurology
Internal Medicine
Pain Medicine
Anesthesiologist
Pediatrician
Social Worker
Physical Therapist
Psychologist
Medical Resident/Student
Educator
Researcher
Medical Education Employee
Pharmaceutical Company Employee
Other (please specify)
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. What is your specialty?
What is your specialty?
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. How many patients do you see per week with migraine or other types of headache?
How many patients do you see per week with migraine or other types of headache?
Less than 5 per week
5-10 per week
11-20 per week
More than 20 per week
None
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. In your practice, do you predominantly see:
In your practice, do you predominantly see:
Pediatric patients
Adolescent patients
Adult patients
Older Adults (65+)
All of the above
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. In treating patients with headache, in which areas do you feel least comfortable and wish you had more education? (Please select top 3 choices)
In treating patients with headache, in which areas do you feel least comfortable and wish you had more education? (Please select top 3 choices)
Selecting acute pharmacologic treatment for headache/migraine
Selecting prophylactic pharmacologic treatment for headache/migraine
Selecting non-pharmacologic treatment for headache/migraine
Selecting pharmacologic treatment for comorbid conditions
Selecting non-pharmacologic treatment for comorbid conditions
Identifying and managing risks associated with treatment
Reassessing the patient’s condition in response to treatment
Knowing when to terminate or change treatment
Other (please specify)
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. In the assessment and diagnosis of patients with headache, in which areas do you feel least comfortable and wish you had more education? (Please select top 2 choices)
In the assessment and diagnosis of patients with headache, in which areas do you feel least comfortable and wish you had more education? (Please select top 2 choices)
Assessment of the patient and condition
Classification of headache type
Identification and management of comorbid conditions (eg, depression, insomnia, anxiety, allodynia)
Obtaining a differential diagnosis
Recognizing progression and exacerbation of the episodic headache to chronic headache
Other (please specify)
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. What areas of headache management are of greatest concern to you? (Please select top 3 choices)
What areas of headache management are of greatest concern to you? (Please select top 3 choices)
Treatment of acute migraine
Prevention of migraine
Management of menstrual migraine
Identifying women with migraine with aura who may be at increased risk of stroke
Drug side effects management
Drug-drug interactions (polypharmacy) management
Managing headache in the geriatric patient population
Managing headache in pediatric and adolescent populations
Preventing progression of episodic migraine to chronic daily headache
Other (please specify)
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. Which of the following drug classes do you most frequently prescribe for the management of acute headache/migraine?
Which of the following drug classes do you most frequently prescribe for the management of acute headache/migraine?
Opioids
Anticonvulsants
Triptans
Antidepressants
NSAIDs
Oral contraceptives
I don’t prescribe treatment for migraine or other types of headache
Other (please specify)
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. Which drug class that you commonly prescribe concerns you most when used for treatment of migraine/headache due to its inherent risks and side effect profile?
Which drug class that you commonly prescribe concerns you most when used for treatment of migraine/headache due to its inherent risks and side effect profile?
Opioids
Anticonvulsants
Triptans
Antidepressants
NSAIDs
Oral contraceptives
I don’t prescribe treatment for migraine or other types of headache
Other (please specify)
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. What drives your decision on which treatment to prescribe for diagnosed migraine? (Select as many as apply)
What drives your decision on which treatment to prescribe for diagnosed migraine? (Select as many as apply)
Formulary drug status
Peer recommendation
Educational programs
Detailing by sales
Patient insurance plan or other costs considerations
Other (please specify)
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. Do you routinely adhere to the formal US Consortium Guidelines for treatment of headache/migraine?
Do you routinely adhere to the formal US Consortium Guidelines for treatment of headache/migraine?
Yes, I am aware of the Guidelines and patient management is based on them
No, although I am aware of the guidelines, I never refer to them in the management of patients with headache or migraine
I have never heard of the US Consortium Guidelines
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. How often do you encounter patients who have become addicted to opioids as a direct result of their migraine/headache treatment?
How often do you encounter patients who have become addicted to opioids as a direct result of their migraine/headache treatment?
Never
Rarely (once every year or two)
Routinely (several times throughout the year)
Constantly (almost every month)
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. How often do you specifically and proactively ask patients about the presence and frequency of headache?
How often do you specifically and proactively ask patients about the presence and frequency of headache?
Never
Rarely
Routinely
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. How often do you use an assessment tool for patients with headache/migraine?
How often do you use an assessment tool for patients with headache/migraine?
Never
Rarely
Routinely
I didn’t realize there were tools designed for use in the assessment of patients with headache/migraine
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. Which continuing medical educational topic is most attractive to you as a potential participant? (Select as many as apply)
Which continuing medical educational topic is most attractive to you as a potential participant? (Select as many as apply)
The Psychological Impact of Menstrual Migraine
The Bidirectional Relationship of Migraine with Aura and Cardiovascular Disease
Pharmacologic Treatment Strategies Based on Differential Diagnosis in Migraine Management
Preventing Progression of Headache to a Chronic Daily Condition
Head Pain, Depression and Insomnia
Breaking Down the Myth of Sinus Headache
Other (please specify)
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. If you could attend an educational program designed to best meet your current educational needs, what topic would be featured?
If you could attend an educational program designed to best meet your current educational needs, what topic would be featured?
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