Medication Adherence Scale Test

In 5 minutes, it shows how well a patient is likely to follow psychiatric medication plans and what affects adherence. Quick 25 item results guide targeted support, treatment adjustments, and ongoing monitoring.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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30/55
Overall Adherence (OA)
Measures the patient's overall willingness and consistency in following prescribed medication instructions and related treatment recommendations.
Low adherence risk
Moderate adherence
High adherence
018Low adherence risk1937Moderate adherence3855High adherence
A score of 30 indicates moderate adherence, suggesting the patient generally follows the regimen but may have barriers that could affect consistency.
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1/4
Physician-Related Factors (PRF)
Measures the patient’s trust, communication quality, and collaborative interaction with the treating physician as factors influencing medication adherence.
Low rapport
Moderate rapport
High rapport
01Low rapport23Moderate rapport4High rapport
A score of 1 suggests low rapport with the treating physician, indicating limited trust or communication that may reduce engagement with the treatment plan.
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3/5
Close Social Environment Factors (CSEF)
Measures how support or pressure from family, friends, and other significant people influences a patient’s adherence to prescribed medication.
Low support / negative influence
Mixed influence
Strong supportive influence
01Low support / negative influence23Mixed influence45Strong supportive influence
A score of 3 indicates a mixed social influence, suggesting the immediate environment provides some support but may also include pressures or doubts that can affect adherence.
example score
8/15
Patient-Related Factors (PRF)
Measures patient-related characteristics such as motivation, awareness, and health attitudes that can influence adherence to medication treatment.
Low patient readiness
Moderate patient readiness
High patient readiness
05Low patient readiness610Moderate patient readiness1115High patient readiness
A score of 8 indicates moderate patient-related readiness, suggesting generally adequate motivation and understanding with some factors that may still reduce consistent adherence.
example score
23/31
Attitudes Toward Medication (ATM)
Measures how positively a patient views taking prescribed medication and their willingness to follow pharmacological treatment.
Low acceptance
Mixed/variable acceptance
High acceptance
010Low acceptance1121Mixed/variable acceptance2231High acceptance
A score of 23 falls in the High acceptance range, suggesting a generally positive attitude toward medication and a stronger likelihood of adherence.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Psychiatric outpatients in treatment
46%OF USERS
People currently prescribed psychiatric medication who want to understand what helps or blocks them from taking it consistently.
Psychiatrists and clinical teams
34%OF USERS
Clinicians use it to quickly spot adherence risks and decide whether to adjust medication, communication, or follow-up support.
Family and caregivers
20%OF USERS
Close relatives or caregivers take it to gauge how their support and attitudes may influence the patient’s willingness to stay on treatment.
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Overall compliance level (Ocl)
Average
24.6
Normal range
17.831.4
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Factors Related to the Treating Physician (FRttTP)
Average
2.7
Normal range
23.5
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4
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Factors Related to the Immediate Environment (FRttIE)
Average
3.3
Normal range
2.74
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5
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Patient-Related Factors (PF)
Average
10.2
Normal range
7.413.1
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15
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Attitude Towards Medication (ATM)
Average
18.7
Normal range
1423.5
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31
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this scale measure?
It measures how consistently prescribed medication is taken and how well key influences support adherence. It also identifies barriers related to the regimen, personal factors, clinician communication, and family or close-environment support.
Who is this scale intended for?
It is intended for use with patients receiving psychiatric treatment who have been prescribed medication. It may be used in clinical care and research settings.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
Completion time is about 5 minutes. The scale includes 25 questions.
How should responses be completed?
Responses should reflect typical behavior and experience over recent weeks unless another time frame is specified. Items should be answered based on actual medication use and the main reasons that support or interfere with it.
How are results used in care planning and follow-up?
Results are used to target modifiable barriers, such as simplifying the schedule, clarifying instructions, or increasing family involvement when appropriate. Repeated use can help monitor change over time and estimate the likelihood of continued adherence.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Medication Compliance Scale Test

Medication Adherence Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

In psychiatric and other clinical settings, it can be helpful to assess the extent to which a patient is able and willing to follow a prescribed medication regimen. The Medication Adherence Scale provides a structured self-report approach to characterizing adherence-related behaviors and barriers.

The measure includes 25 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Items are intended to support clinical formulation by identifying factors that may facilitate or interfere with adherence, such as medication-related burden (e.g., scheduling and adverse effects), patient understanding and motivation, quality of clinician-patient communication, and the role of family or social support.

Results from the Medication Adherence Scale can be used to guide targeted interventions (e.g., additional psychoeducation, regimen simplification discussions, or involving supportive others when appropriate) and to monitor adherence over time. The instrument is attributed to NIPNI.

Author: NIPNI
Literature: Osterberg, L., & Blaschke, T. Adherence to medication. New England Journal of Medicine. 2005.
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