neurology

HIT-6 — Headache Impact Test

6-item screening test of headache impact on daily life (Kosinski 2003). Each item 6, 8, 10, 11, or 13 points. Total 36–78. Higher = more impact.

Q1. When you have headaches, how often is the pain severe?*

Q2. How often do headaches limit your ability to do usual daily activities?*

Q3. When you have a headache, how often do you wish you could lie down?*

Q4. In past 4 weeks, how often have you felt too tired to do work / activities because of your headaches?*

Q5. In past 4 weeks, how often have you felt fed up or irritated because of your headaches?*

Q6. In past 4 weeks, how often did headaches limit your ability to concentrate on work or daily activities?*

References

Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

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Pathways

Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.