Treatment Adherence Scale Test

Learn how likely someone is to follow medical advice and stay on treatment in about 13 minutes. Use results to spot motivation gaps, improve clinician communication, and plan support that sticks.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

32/44

Behavioral (B)

Behavioral compliance measures how consistently a person tends to follow medical recommendations and treatment routines in everyday behavior.

Low

Moderate

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0 – 15: Low | 16 – 29: Moderate | 30 – 44: High

A score of 32 falls in the High range, indicating a generally strong tendency to adhere to medical instructions and follow the treatment regimen.

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21/44

Emotional (E)

Measures how much a person’s adherence to medical advice is driven by emotional sensitivity and impressionability.

Low

Average

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0 – 15: Low | 16 – 29: Average | 30 – 44: High

A score of 21 falls in the Average range, suggesting adherence may fluctuate with mood and current impressions and the importance of the illness may sometimes be underestimated.

example score

33/44

Social (S)

Measures the tendency to follow medical recommendations primarily to gain or maintain social approval.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 15: Low | 16 – 29: Moderate | 30 – 44: High

A score of 33 indicates a high level of social compliance, meaning adherence to recommendations is more likely when social approval or expectations are salient.

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52/132

Overall Adherence (OA)

This scale measures how consistently a person tends to follow medical recommendations and adhere to a prescribed treatment plan.

Low compliance

Moderate compliance

High compliance

0 – 40: Low compliance | 41 – 80: Moderate compliance | 81 – 132: High compliance

A score of 52 indicates moderate compliance, suggesting a situational and sometimes uncertain approach to treatment adherence with possible doubts about the need for therapy.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Chronic condition patients

41%OF USERS

People managing long-term illnesses take it to see how likely they are to follow treatment plans, medication schedules, and regular check-ins.

Caregivers and family members

34%OF USERS

Those supporting a relative’s care use it to understand adherence barriers and how to encourage consistent follow-through.

Health-conscious self-checkers

25%OF USERS

Generally healthy people take it to gauge whether they tend to stick with medical advice, prevention steps, and lifestyle changes.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.

Behavioral (B)

Average

13.1

Normal range

7 — 19.1

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Emotional (E)

Average

16.4

Normal range

8.3 — 24.6

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Social (S)

Average

31.1

Normal range

25.7 — 36.6

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Overall Compliance (OC)

Average

92.7

Normal range

76.5 — 108.9

min.

max.

132

Majority

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this assessment measure?

It estimates readiness to follow medical recommendations, maintain a treatment schedule, and communicate with a clinician as directed.

Who is this assessment intended for?

It can be used with people managing chronic conditions that require ongoing care and with generally healthy individuals when adherence tendencies need to be screened.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Estimated completion time is about 13 minutes. The questionnaire contains 66 items.

How should responses be selected?

Choose the option that best reflects typical behavior in treatment-related situations. Answer all items and avoid overthinking individual questions.

How should results be interpreted?

Results are used to identify possible barriers to following a regimen and areas where added support may improve adherence. Some items may not align perfectly with their scales in this online version, so results should be reviewed and verified by a qualified specialist.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Treatment Adherence Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure is designed to evaluate a respondent’s self-reported likelihood of following medical recommendations and maintaining engagement with prescribed care. The Treatment Adherence Scale provides a structured way to identify attitudes and behavioral tendencies that may support or interfere with adherence.

The instrument includes 66 items and typically takes about 13 minutes to complete. It is intended to support clinical formulation and treatment planning by highlighting potential motivational barriers, communication challenges, or routine-related factors that could affect adherence. When interpreted in context, the Treatment Adherence Scale may help guide targeted patient education, collaborative problem-solving, and appropriate follow-up.

Koop is cited as the author. Results should be considered alongside clinical interview data, health status, and contextual factors, and are not a substitute for clinical judgment.

Author: C. Everett Koop

Literature: Cialdini, R. B. Influence: Science and practice. Allyn & Bacon. 2009.

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