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In inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings, understanding a patient’s beliefs about illness and care can inform early treatment planning. The Attitudes Toward Illness and Treatment Questionnaire is a brief self-report measure designed to assess attitudes, expectations, and perceived value of treatment.
Developed by Howard Leventhal, it includes 22 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Responses can help clinicians identify potential barriers to engagement (e.g., doubts about treatment usefulness), clarify misconceptions, and guide collaborative discussion. The Attitudes Toward Illness and Treatment Questionnaire is not a diagnostic instrument and should be interpreted in the context of clinical interview, observed behavior, and other assessment data.