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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How the Scales are Structured

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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

0 – 18: Low adherence risk | 19 – 37: Moderate adherence | 38 – 55: High 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 (PF)

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

0 – 1: Low rapport | 2 – 3: Moderate rapport | 4: High 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

0 – 1: Low support / negative influence | 2 – 3: Mixed influence | 4 – 5: Strong 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.

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8/15

Patient-Related Factors (PF)

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

0 – 5: Low patient readiness | 6 – 10: Moderate patient readiness | 11 – 15: High 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

0 – 10: Low acceptance | 11 – 21: Mixed/variable acceptance | 22 – 31: High 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.

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

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See How You Compare

Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.

Overall compliance level (Ocl)

Average

24.6

Normal range

17.8 — 31.4

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Factors Related to the Treating Physician (FRttTP)

Average

2.7

Normal range

2 — 3.5

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Factors Related to the Immediate Environment (FRttIE)

Average

3.3

Normal range

2.7 — 4

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Patient-Related Factors (PF)

Average

10.2

Normal range

7.4 — 13.1

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Attitude Towards Medication (ATM)

Average

18.7

Normal range

14 — 23.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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

About This Assessment

Medication Adherence Scale Test

compliance psychopathology schizophrenia

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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