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NPI-Q

Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire

Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire

The NPI-Q is a validated informant-based screening tool used to assess 12 common behavioral and psychological symptoms associated with dementia. It evaluates both symptom severity and the level of caregiver distress associated with each symptom, providing insight into both patient behavior and its impact on those providing care.

Delivered digitally through the BrainCheck platform, the NPI-Q supports structured symptom tracking, streamlined workflows, and caregiver support, helping care teams optimize dementia-related behavioral care.

Benefits include:

  • Assesses 12 neuropsychiatric symptoms plus associated caregiver distress in a single instrument.
  • Informant-based approach captures behavioral concerns that may not emerge in clinical visits.
  • Provides dual perspective on symptom severity and caregiver impact for holistic care planning.
  • Supports longitudinal tracking of neuropsychiatric symptom burden over time.

What the NPI-Q Measures

Twelve behavioral and psychological symptoms commonly associated with dementia, including agitation, depression, anxiety, and hallucinations.


Symptom severity as reported by the caregiver or informant.



Caregiver distress associated with each symptom, supporting caregiver support interventions.

Common Clinical Use Cases

  • Neuropsychiatric symptom assessment in dementia care, neurology, and geriatrics.
  • Identifying and prioritizing behavioral symptoms for targeted intervention.
  • Longitudinal monitoring of neuropsychiatric symptom burden and treatment response.
  • Informing care planning with combined patient symptom and caregiver distress data.

On the BrainCheck Platform

  • Enhanced digital workflow for informant-based neuropsychiatric symptom assessment.
  • Structured scoring across 12 symptom domains with caregiver distress ratings.
  • Longitudinal tracking supports monitoring of behavioral changes over time.
  • Supports care optimization and caregiver support within the BrainCheck Platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key things to know about the NPI-Q

What is the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire (NPI-Q)?

The NPI-Q is a validated informant-based screening tool used to assess 12 common behavioral and psychological symptoms associated with dementia.

What symptoms does the NPI-Q measure?

It evaluates neuropsychiatric symptoms, along with symptom severity and associated caregiver distress, providing insight into both patient behavior and caregiver impact.

Who completes the NPI-Q?

The NPI-Q is typically completed by a caregiver or knowledgeable informant, offering critical information that may not be captured through patient self-report.

Is the NPI-Q a diagnostic tool?

No. The NPI-Q is not diagnostic. It is used to identify and monitor neuropsychiatric symptoms to support care planning and symptom management.

How does administering the NPI-Q through BrainCheck support dementia care?

Delivered digitally through BrainCheck, the NPI-Q supports structured symptom tracking, streamlined workflows, and caregiver support, helping care teams optimize dementia-related behavioral care.

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