Impact of migraine on work productivity of healthcare providers at Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital - Summary - MDSpire

Impact of migraine on work productivity of healthcare providers at Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital

  • By

  • Wesam Osama

  • Rehab Magdy

  • Salsabil Abo Al-Azayem

  • Eman Hany Elsebaie

  • Aya Abou Amer

  • Abdelhameed Mahros Abdelhameed Elshenawey

  • Fatma Hossni Abdellatif Abdelghany

  • Radwa Mohammed Elsayed

  • Dina Farouk

  • Shehab M. Moawad

  • Shehab Samir

  • Ahmed R. N. Ibrahim

  • Khalid M. Orayj

  • Lamiaa N. Abdelaty

  • Nesma Mounir

  • June 29, 2026

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Objective:

To screen for migraine in healthcare professionals at Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital and assess its impact on their work productivity.

Approach:
  • Measures: Participants underwent migraine screening and assessment of migraine characteristics, along with evaluation of work productivity using MIDAS and WPAIGH questionnaires.
Key Findings:
  • Migraine prevalence among healthcare providers is significantly higher than in the general population.
  • Migraine leads to absenteeism and presenteeism, affecting work productivity.
Interpretation:

Migraine significantly impacts the work efficiency of healthcare professionals, leading to considerable economic losses.

Limitations:
  • The study was limited to a single hospital, which may affect generalizability.
  • Self-reported data may introduce bias in the assessment of migraine and work productivity.
Conclusion:

Highlighting the burden of migraine can help in introducing education programs and optimizing management for affected healthcare professionals.

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