Contents of the register
TACs are characterized by attacks of pain on one side of the head along with autonomic symptoms on the same side, such as tearing, red eye, droopy eyelid and stuffy nose.
Population and geography
To be included in the Norwegian Quality Register for Severe Headaches, the patient must be 18 years or older, in contact with a neurological department at Norwegian hospitals or from certain private practice neurologists in Norway, and have one of the following diagnoses: Cluster headache, hemicrania continua, paroxysmal hemicrania, SUNCT/SUNA (short-lasting, unilateral, neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing), or probable trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias.
Data collection
From 1.12.2022 to date.
Open data
Open national data are available at Sykehusviseren
Purpose
The primary objective of the Norwegian quality register for severe headaches is to monitor and assess the quality of diagnostics, treatment and follow-up care for patients with specific conditions of severe headache. The collected data is used to enhance quality of treatment and reduce regional differences. The provided treatment should follow the current consensus on proper and effective care at the right time in the continuity of patient care.
Access to data
Contact the data holder for more information on how to access data from the registry.