IMPACT OF MIGRAINE ON QUALITY OF LIFE: A QUESTIONNAIRE BASED STUDY AT AIMSS SHIMLA

Dr. Kanika Khamb and Dr. Mayank

ABSTRACT

Background:
Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder that significantly impacts the physical, emotional, and
social well being of individuals. Evaluating the quality of life (QoL) in mig raine patients can aid in better
understanding the burden of disease and guide holistic patient care. Objective: To assess the quality of life among
patients with migraine presenting to the outpatient department (OPD) at the Atal Institute of Medical Super
Specialties (AIMSS), Shimla using a structured questionnaire. Methods: A cross sectional, questionnaire based
study was conducted in the Neurology OPD of AIMSS, Shimla, over a period of 6 months. Adult patients
diagnosed with migraine based on ICHD 3 crit eria were included. The Migraine Specific Quality of Life
Questionnaire version 2.1 (MSQ v2.1) was used to assess QoL across three domains: Role Function Restrictive
(RR), Role Function Preventive (RP), and Emotional Function (EF). Data were analyzed using appropriate
statistical tools. Results A total of 150 patients were enrolled (65% female, 35% male; mean age: 32.5 ± 9.4
years). The average scores in the MSQ domains were: RR 55.2, RP 58.7, and EF 49.5, indicating moderate
impairment in quality of life. Female patients and those with more frequent migraine attacks showed significantly
lower scores across all domains (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The study highlights a significant impact of migraine on
quality of life, particularly in emotional and functi onal domains. Regular assessment of QoL and incorporation of
psychosocial support into management plans may improve outcomes in migraine patients.

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