Development of a text message-based headache diary in adolescents and children.
Cephalalgia
; 42(10): 1013-1021, 2022 09.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
International guidelines recommend diaries in migraine trials for prospective collection of headache symptoms. Studies in other patient populations suggest higher adherence with electronic diaries instead of pen-and-paper. This study examines the feasibility of a text message-based (texting) diary for children and adolescents with headache.METHODS:
This is a secondary analysis of data from a study validating a pediatric scale of treatment expectancy. We developed a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act-compliant texting diary collecting headache characteristics, medication use, and disability with 3-5 core daily questions for 4 or 12 weeks depending on headache treatment. Adherence was incentivized.RESULTS:
93 participants consented to the expectancy study. Five participants opted for a paper diary for follow-up. 88 participants chose the texting diary with 28 4-week and 60 12-week participants. Five participants did not complete the enrollment visit. Of those remaining 83, 89% of 4-week and 93% of 12-week participants responded on at least 80% of days. On average, participants fully completed 88% (4-week cohort) and 90% (12-week) of diary entries.CONCLUSIONS:
Text messages are a promising method for collecting patient-reported data. Adherence was similar to that reported for paper diaries in other pediatric migraine trials, but time-stamped entries ensure real-time data collection.Palabras clave
Texto completo:
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Envío de Mensajes de Texto
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Trastornos Migrañosos
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Observational_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Cephalalgia
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos