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Quality assurance in specialized headache units in Spain: an observational prospective study

Authors: Patricia Pozo-Rosich, Alba Martínez-García, Julio Pascual, Emilio Ignacio, Ángel L. Guerrero-Peral, José Balseiro-Gómez, Jesús Porta-Etessam, Germán Latorre-González, Almudena Layos-Romero, César Lucas, José J. Mira

Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain | Issue 1/2019

Abstract

Objective

To assess the quality of the therapeutic approach in Specialized Headache Units in Spain.

Methods

An observational (prospective) study was conducted. Anonymized data of 313 consecutive patients during a defined period of time were analyzed and a comparison of performance in 13 consensual quality indicators between Specialized Headache Units and neurology consultations was calculated. Specialized Units and neurology consultations represented the type of provision that Spaniards receive in hospitals.

Results

The consensus benchmark standard was reached for 8/13 (61%) indicators. Specialized Headache Units performed better in the indicators, specifically in relation to accessibility, equity, safety, and patient satisfaction. Patients attended in Specialized Headache Units had more complex conditions.

Conclusion

Although there is variability among Specialized Headache Units, the overall quality was generally better than in traditional neurology consultations in Spain.

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Title: Quality assurance in specialized headache units in Spain: an observational prospective study
Authors: Patricia Pozo-Rosich
Alba Martínez-García
Julio Pascual
Emilio Ignacio
Ángel L. Guerrero-Peral
José Balseiro-Gómez
Jesús Porta-Etessam
Germán Latorre-González
Almudena Layos-Romero
César Lucas
José J. Mira
Publication date: 01-12-2019
Publisher: Springer Milan
Keywords: Cluster Headache
Headache
Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 1129-2369
Electronic ISSN: 1129-2377
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s10194-019-1020-1

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Quality assurance in specialized headache units in Spain: an observational prospective study

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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