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NDI
(Neck Disability Index)
Focus:
The Neck Disability Index (NDI) focuses on evaluating how neck pain and related symptoms interfere with a patient’s ability to perform everyday tasks. It is specifically designed to assess disability levels in individuals with cervical spine conditions, making it a valuable tool in both surgical and non-surgical care pathways.
The NDI is a validated and widely used patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) that quantifies the level of disability associated with neck pain. It is instrumental in tracking progress over time and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments ranging from cervical spine surgery to physical rehabilitation.
Relevant Survey:
- Body Part: Cervical Spine (Neck)
- Area Of Focus: Neck Pain, Cervical Spine Disorders, Post-Cervical Surgery Recovery
The NDI is used across orthopedic, neurosurgical, and physical therapy settings to measure how neck pain impacts functional abilities. It supports informed clinical decisions, helps benchmark outcomes, and enhances patient-centered care by directly capturing the individual’s experience of their condition.
Description:
The Neck Disability Index is a focused PROM that assesses how neck pain affects key aspects of daily life, including reading, working, sleeping, and recreational activities. It offers insights into a patient’s level of disability and functional limitation, helping providers identify treatment efficacy and adjust care plans accordingly. The NDI is commonly used in both pre- and post-treatment settings to monitor recovery and long-term outcomes.
Use Cases:
- Primary Use: Measures the degree of neck-related disability and daily function impairment.
- Target Conditions: Chronic neck pain, whiplash, cervical radiculopathy, and post-operative recovery
- Post-Surgery Assessment: Monitors symptom changes and mobility improvements after cervical spine procedures
- Other Applicable Patients: Those undergoing conservative treatment, chiropractic care, or rehabilitation for cervical spine issues.
Number Of Questions: 10
See an example of the NDI in the SolvEdge platform by watching the video below:
Click here to view the questionnaire.
Questionnaire Survey Consists of:
The NDI includes 10 sections, each scored from 0–5, across the following functional areas:
- Pain Intensity
- Personal Care (e.g., washing, dressing)
- Lifting
- Reading
- Headaches
- Concentration
- Work
- Driving
- Sleeping
- Recreation
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