ObjectiveTo assess the quality of the therapeutic approach in Specialized Headache Units in Spain.MethodsAn observational (prospective) study was conducted. Anonymized data of 313 consecutive patients during a defined period of time were analyzed and a comparison of performance in 13 consensual quality indicators between Specialized Headache Units and neurology consultations was calculated. Specialized Units and neurology consultations represented the type of provision that Spaniards receive in hospitals.ResultsThe consensus benchmark standard was reached for 8/13 (61%) indicators. Specialized Headache Units performed better in the indicators, specifically in relation to accessibility, equity, safety, and patient satisfaction. Patients attended in Specialized Headache Units had more complex conditions.ConclusionAlthough there is variability among Specialized Headache Units, the overall quality was generally better than in traditional neurology consultations in Spain.

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西班牙专业头痛科的质量保证：一项观察性前瞻性研究

目的评估西班牙头痛专科治疗方法的质量。方法进行了一项观察性（前瞻性）研究。分析了特定时间段内 313 名连续患者的匿名数据，并计算了专业头痛病房和神经病学咨询之间 13 项共识质量指标的表现比较。专科病房和神经科会诊代表了西班牙人在医院接受的服务类型。结果 8/13 (61%) 指标达到了共识基准标准。专业头痛科在指标上表现更好，特别是在可及性、公平性、安全性和患者满意度方面。在专门的头痛病房就诊的患者病情更为复杂。