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Table 1 Outline of the concept elicitation guide

From: Measuring the impact of migraine for evaluating outcomes of preventive treatments for migraine headaches

Themes to be explored

Examples of questions

1. History of migraine

Diagnosis, medications, treatments

2. Migraine symptoms

How often? How much intensity/severity)? When?

3. Exploration of symptom impact/impact on functioning migraine has on subject’s life

How is your life impacted by your migraines?

4. Impact migraine symptoms have on subject’s physical function

How is your physical function affected by your migraines?

5. Impact migraine symptoms have on subject’s ability to do day-to-day activities

How is your everyday activity affected by your migraines?

6. Impact migraine symptoms have on subject’s social or recreational activities

How are your social or recreational activities affected by your migraines?

7. Impact migraine symptoms have on subject’s relationships

How is your personal or family life affected by your migraines?

8. Impact migraine symptoms have on subject’s emotions

How are your emotions affected by your migraines?

9. Exploring cognitive impact migraine symptoms have on subject’s life

What cognitive impact from migraines have you noticed in your life?

10. Overall ranking

What aspect of having a migraine has the MOST IMPACT on your life?