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. 2013 Sep 20;7:420–427. doi: 10.2174/1874325001307010420

Table 2.

Top 5 Most Important Indicators of Recovery, as Voted on by the Informants of Each Focus Session

GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3
Mean NDI*: 82% Mean NDI*: 32% Mean NDI*: 55%
Mean Duration: 59 Months Mean Duration: 20 Months Mean Duration: 39 Months
Mean Age: 56.5 y.o. Mean Age: 48.5 y.o. Mean Age: 42.5 y.o.

  1. Enjoying Intimacy

  2. Finding the will to make new goals for the future

  3. Being able to perform the necessities of everyday life

  4. Less financial stress

  5. Finding enjoyment in socializing with others (who are non-injured)

  1. Be rid of symptoms

  2. No fear, worry or hesitation when doing basic things

  3. Feel more comfortable driving

  4. Return to “pre-accident” life, fulfill roles

  5. Have energy to work and still enjoy leisure time/socializing

  1. Strengthen connections with immediate family (spouse, children)

  2. Able to shovel snow, drive long distances, mow lawn, carry children, run, exercise without worrying about after effects

  3. Mood improved, less psychological distress (depression, anxiety, PTSD)

  4. Would be free from medication

  5. Could manage pain, keep it under control, decrease interference with daily life
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Neck Disability Index