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Personal Rehabilitation Potential

Personal Rehabilitation Potential Test

In 6 minutes, it clarifies how ready someone with chronic illness is to adapt and recover. With 28 items, it guides tailored support by mapping key strengths and gaps.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

2/8

Communicative Component (CC)

Assesses how effectively a person maintains social connections and seeks or receives support during illness-related challenges.

Limited communication

Developing communication

Strong communication

0 – 2: Limited communication | 3 – 5: Developing communication | 6 – 8: Strong communication

A score of 2 falls in the Limited communication range, suggesting fewer or less effective interpersonal supports and help-seeking behaviors during illness at this time.

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5/8

Self-Esteem Component (SEC)

Measures how adequately a person accepts and evaluates themselves while living with an illness.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 8: High

A score of 5 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting generally stable self-view with some sensitivity to illness-related challenges.

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4/8

Emotional Component (EC)

Measures overall emotional background and ability to regulate emotions while living with an illness.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 8: High

A score of 4 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally manageable emotional state with some variability in emotional regulation under illness-related stress.

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5/12

Motivational Component (MC)

Measures the person’s motivation and activity level in engaging with recovery and health-related challenges.

Low motivation

Moderate motivation

High motivation

0 – 4: Low motivation | 5 – 8: Moderate motivation | 9 – 12: High motivation

A score of 5 indicates moderate motivation, suggesting some engagement in recovery efforts with room to strengthen consistency and initiative.

example score

8/20

Internal Representation of Illness (IRoI)

Assesses how a person internally understands and emotionally frames their illness, from optimistic to pessimistic.

Pessimistic view

Balanced view

Optimistic view

0 – 9: Pessimistic view | 10 – 15: Balanced view | 16 – 20: Optimistic view

A score of 8 suggests a more pessimistic internal picture of the illness, which may be associated with fewer perceived rehabilitation resources.

example score

21/56

Overall Level of Rehabilitation Potential (OLoRP)

Measures the person’s overall resources and readiness to adapt and engage in recovery in the context of chronic illness.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 18: Low | 19 – 37: Moderate | 38 – 56: High

A score of 21 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some rehabilitation resources are present but additional support may be beneficial in targeted areas.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Newly Diagnosed Patients

41%OF USERS

People recently diagnosed with a chronic condition who want to understand their motivation, emotional resilience, and readiness to adapt to treatment and lifestyle changes.

Rehab and Therapy Clients

34%OF USERS

Patients already in rehabilitation or psychotherapy who use the results to identify strengths and gaps in self-esteem, communication, and coping to guide their recovery plan.

Clinicians Monitoring Progress

25%OF USERS

Doctors, psychologists, and rehab specialists who administer the test to quickly assess resources and track changes in a patient’s adjustment over time.

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.

Communicative component (Cc)

Average

2.3

Normal range

1.3 — 3.3

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Self-esteem component (Sc)

Average

Normal range

2.5 — 5.4

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Emotional component (Ec)

Average

4.3

Normal range

3.1 — 5.4

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Motivational component (Mc)

Average

6.1

Normal range

4.2 — 7.9

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Internal Picture of the Illness (IPotI)

Average

7.5

Normal range

4.8 — 10.2

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Overall Level of Rehabilitation Potential (OLoRP)

Average

23.6

Normal range

15.3 — 31.9

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens factors linked to adjustment and recovery in chronic illness. It covers motivation, emotional resilience, self-esteem, communication for support, and understanding of the illness.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for individuals age 16 and older who have a chronic health condition. It can be used in clinical and rehabilitation settings to guide support planning.

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

It takes about 6 minutes to complete. It includes 28 questions.

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best reflects typical experiences and behavior in the current period. Answer all items and avoid spending excessive time on any single item.

How are results used and interpreted?

Results provide an overall potential score and domain scores that indicate areas of strength and need. They support clinical decision-making and can be compared across time to track change.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Rehabilitation Potential of the Individual Test

Personal Rehabilitation Potential Test - Symptoms and Signs

attitude towards illness

This self-report measure is designed to support a brief appraisal of psychological resources relevant to adjustment in the context of chronic illness. Personal Rehabilitation Potential provides a structured way to summarize domains commonly considered in rehabilitation planning, including motivation, emotional functioning, self-appraisal, interpersonal support-seeking, and illness perceptions.

The instrument consists of 28 items and typically requires about 6 minutes to complete. It yields domain-level indicators and a total score that may be used to inform case conceptualization, identify potential targets for psychosocial intervention, and monitor change over time; results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical interview and other available data. Authors: Carol D. Ryff; Michael E. P. Seligman. Personal Rehabilitation Potential is intended for use with individuals ages 16 and older and is not a stand-alone diagnostic tool.

Author: Carol D. Ryff, Michael E. P. Seligman

Literature: Livneh, H., & Antonak, R. F. Psychosocial adaptation to chronic illness and disability: A primer for counselors. Journal of Counseling & Development. 2005.

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