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Printed on 4/21/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
The NPI-Q is a short-form informant-based instrument derived from the Neuropsychiatric Inventory to screen common behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. It quantifies both symptom severity and associated caregiver distress to support treatment planning and follow-up.
Formula: NPI-Q provides separate totals for symptom severity (0-36) and caregiver distress (0-60); higher totals indicate greater burden.
NPI-Q is a validated brief dementia-behavior instrument derived from the full NPI and widely used in clinical and research settings.
Higher NPI-Q totals indicate greater neuropsychiatric symptom burden and/or caregiver distress, supporting closer monitoring and management optimization.
Use in dementia follow-up visits or behavioral-change evaluations when caregiver/informant observations are available.
Informant-based scoring is vulnerable to reporting bias and may vary with caregiver stress or contact frequency.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
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