Neck Disability Index (NDI) Scoring Sheet

Administer and score the Neck Disability Index for patients with neck pain to track functional status at evaluation and discharge.

Assessment Details

• Assessment date
• Assessment type
• Patient identifier
  Use the minimum necessary identifier used in your workflow, such as medical record number or chart ID. Do not collect SSN.
• Clinician name
• Care setting

NDI Item Responses

• 1. Pain intensity
• 2. Personal care
• 3. Lifting
• 4. Reading
• 5. Headaches
• 6. Concentration
• 7. Work
• 8. Driving
• 9. Sleeping
• 10. Recreation

Scoring and Interpretation

• Total NDI score
  Sum of the 10 item scores. Range: 0 to 50.
• Percentage disability
  Calculated as total score × 2. Range: 0% to 100%.
• Score interpretation
• Comparison to previous NDI
  Document change from the prior assessment, if available.

Clinical Notes and Follow-Up

• Clinical notes
  Brief notes on functional limitations, relevant changes, or factors affecting the score.
• Follow-up plan
  Document planned reassessment, discharge instructions, or care plan updates.