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Can Migraine Care Be Reliably Measured?

ACP review finds existing metrics inadequate and identifies data gaps that limit performance measurement.

  • By

  • Andrea Surnit

  • April 20, 2026

  • 3 min

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Objective:

To determine the suitability of existing performance measures for migraine treatment and assess the feasibility of recommending a core performance measure, while also identifying gaps and evaluating guideline-based recommendations.

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • No suitable core performance measure for migraine care was identified.
    • Only one existing measure related to imaging overuse was found, but it was not supported due to lack of testing and outdated guidelines.
    • Guideline-recommended treatment measures were deemed infeasible due to poor data capture in electronic health records, particularly for over-the-counter medications.
    Interpretation:

    Current limitations in migraine measurement reflect challenges in data capture and documentation rather than deficiencies in care quality.

    Limitations:
    • Inadequate data capture for over-the-counter medications.
    • Lack of testing for existing performance measures.
    • Variability in documentation practices affecting reliability.
    Conclusion:

    The ACP does not recommend a core performance measure for migraine treatment, emphasizing the need for improved measurement strategies.

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Can Migraine Care Be Reliably Measured?

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • April 20, 2026

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