Headache Disability Index (HDI)

Headache Disability Index (HDI)

Please answer each question as it pertains to your headaches.

For clinical use only - Internal assessment tool

Patient Information

Part 1: Functional Subscale

Please answer the following questions about how headaches affect your daily functioning

F1. Because of my headaches, I feel handicapped.

F2. Because of my headaches, I feel restricted in performing my routine daily activities.

F3. I have difficulty driving an automobile because of my headaches.

F4. Because of my headaches, I am less able to work effectively.

F5. Because of my headaches, I am less able to engage in social and family activities.

F6. My headaches make it difficult for me to concentrate.

F7. Because of my headaches, I have difficulty maintaining my work activities.

F8. I have difficulty reading because of my headaches.

F9. My headaches are making it difficult for me to maintain my friendships and close family relationships.

F10. Because of my headaches, my relationships with my family and friends have suffered.

F11. My headaches make it difficult to maintain friendships and close family relationships.

F12. Because of my headaches, I find it difficult to engage in activities in my spare time.

Part 2: Emotional Subscale

Please answer the following questions about the emotional impact of your headaches

E1. Headaches make me angry.

E2. Headaches make me feel frustrated.

E3. Headaches make me feel depressed.

E4. My headaches make me less able to pay attention to other people.

E5. Because of my headaches, I feel desperate.

E6. I worry about having headaches.

E7. My headaches make me feel confused.

E8. Because of my headaches, I am less able to enjoy social and family activities.

E9. Because of my headaches, I feel that I am a burden on others.

E10. My headaches make me irritable.

E11. Headaches make me less interested in sex.

E12. Because of my headaches, I am less able to enjoy my leisure time.

E13. Because of my headaches, I feel isolated from other people.