Diagnosing migraine in research and clinical settings: The validation of the Structured Migraine Interview (SMI)

BackgroundMigraine is a common disorder that is highly co-morbid with psychopathological conditions such as depression and anxiety. Despite the extensive research and availability of treatment, migraine remains under-recognised and undertreated. The aim of this study was to design a short and practical screening tool to identify migraine for clinical and research purposes.MethodsThe structured migraine interview (SMI) based on the International …