Attitudes Toward Illness and Treatment Questionnaire Test

Understand a patient’s views on illness and treatment in just 5 minutes. 22 quick items help clinicians spot motivation, doubts, and readiness to engage, guiding a more personalized plan.
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7/42
Other Motivation (OM)
Assesses types of motivation and attitudes toward illness and treatment that are not directly tied to conscious treatment goals or secondary gain, including passivity.
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A score of 7 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively few signs of other/passive motivation patterns affecting the person’s attitude toward illness and treatment.
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9/36
Secondary Gain (SG)
Measures the extent to which a person may be motivated by benefits of being ill, such as attention, care, or relief from responsibilities.
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A score of 9 falls in the Low range, suggesting limited motivation related to gaining benefits from the illness.
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9/18
Symptom Improvement Orientation (SIO)
Measures the extent to which a person prioritizes eliminating symptoms as the main goal of treatment.
Balanced focus
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A score of 9 falls in the Symptom-focused range, suggesting treatment goals are centered on symptom reduction more than on broader recovery factors.
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10/18
Behavior Change (BC)
Assesses readiness and motivation to change behaviors related to the illness and to actively engage in treatment.
Low readiness
Moderate readiness
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A score of 10 indicates moderate readiness, suggesting some motivation to change and engage in treatment, with room to strengthen commitment and follow-through.
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11/18
Insight Development (ID)
Measures how well a person recognizes their illness and understands the need for treatment.
Limited insight
Developing insight
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A score of 11 indicates developing insight, suggesting partial awareness of the problem and a generally emerging understanding of the need for treatment.
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Who Usually Takes This Test?
Newly admitted patients
41%OF USERS
People just starting inpatient psychiatric care who want to clarify how they view their illness and what they expect from treatment.
Skeptical or ambivalent patients
34%OF USERS
Patients who feel unsure about medication or therapy and want to understand their doubts and readiness to cooperate.
Clinicians and care teams
25%OF USERS
Psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses who use a quick check-in to tailor communication and improve treatment engagement.
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Different motivation (Dm)
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Secondary gain (Sg)
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23.7
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Symptomatic improvement (Si)
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Behavior Change (BC)
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4.8
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Achieving Insight (AI)
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13.3
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It assesses attitudes toward illness, treatment, and expected recovery. It also indicates willingness to participate in care.
When is it typically used?
It is commonly administered early in inpatient or outpatient evaluation. Results can guide topics for discussion and treatment planning.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion usually takes about 5 minutes. It includes 22 questions.
How should responses be completed?
Answer each item based on current views and expectations. Select the option that best matches the response without overthinking.
How are results used in care?
Scores help identify concerns such as doubts about medication, therapy, or the recovery process. Findings support more targeted communication and support.
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Attitudes Toward Illness and Treatment Questionnaire Test

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.

Author: Howard Leventhal
Literature: Leventhal, H., Meyer, D., & Nerenz, D. The common sense representation of illness danger. In Rachman, S. (Ed.), Medical psychology. Pergamon Press. 1980.
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