Cross-validation of the Kudrow-Sutkus MMPI classification system for diagnosing headache type.
In order to determine the generality of the Kudrow-Sutkus (1979) MMPI classification system for diagnosing headache type, a cross-validation analysis was performed on 99 headache subjects. Results indicated a high level of support for Kudrow-Sutkus' Group A (migraine and cluster) classification criteria (65.4% and 75.0% correct assignments for female and male subjects, respectively) but a low level of support for Kudrow-Sutkus' Group B (combined and chronic scalp muscle tension) classification criteria (5.9% and 25.2% correct assignments for female and male subjects, respectively). Possible reasons accounting for these differences are discussed.
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Department of Psychology, State University of New York at Albany 129 Milne Hall, 135 Western Avenue, Albany, New York 12203, USA.
Blanchard
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Arena
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Teders
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Rodichok
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D003027:Cluster Headache / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012737:Sex Factors