Table 2.
Baseline, follow-up and mean change scores of NPAD and NDI for the total, improved, and stable group of patients
| Baseline mean (SD) | Follow-up mean (SD) | Change mean (SD) | 95 % CI | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPAD | |||||
| Total (n = 76)a | 51 (14.0) | 36 (19.0) | 15 (17.4) | 11.1–19.2 | <0.001 |
| Improved (n = 45) | 50 (12.3) | 29 (17.3) | 21 (16.1) | 15.7–25.7 | <0.001 |
| Stable (n = 30) | 53 (16.5) | 46 (16.9) | 7 (16.2) | 0.3–13.1 | 0.04 |
| NDI | |||||
| Total (n = 76) | 21 (6.6) | 15 (7.2) | 6 (5.9) | 4.2–7.0 | <0.001 |
| Improved (n = 45) | 21 (5.5) | 13 (6.2) | 8 (6.3) | 5.7–9.6 | <0.001 |
| Stable (n = 30) | 21 (8.1) | 18 (7.7) | 3 (4.2) | 1.2–4.4 | 0.001 |
NPAD Neck Pain and Disability Scale, NDI Neck Disability Index
aOne patient scored ‘worse than ever’ and was not included in the improved or stable group, but was included in the total group