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Treatment Adherence Factors Scale

Treatment Adherence Factors Scale Test

In 3 minutes, understand what drives or blocks a person’s commitment to follow therapy recommendations. Get clear insights into key influences to focus care, boost engagement, and improve outcomes.

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October 2, 2025

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16/50

Treatment Adherence Scale (TAS)

Measures how strongly personal, relational, and practical factors support a patient’s adherence to prescribed therapy.

Low adherence

Moderate adherence

High adherence

0 – 21: Low adherence | 22 – 45: Moderate adherence | 46 – 50: High adherence

A score of 16 falls in the Low adherence range, suggesting notable barriers are likely reducing follow-through with treatment recommendations.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Patients starting treatment

41%OF USERS

People beginning therapy or medication use it to understand what might help or hinder them in following the plan.

Patients missing appointments

34%OF USERS

People who have trouble sticking with sessions or taking medication use it to pinpoint barriers like doubts, side effects, or practical obstacles.

Clinicians monitoring adherence

25%OF USERS

Doctors, psychologists, and counselors use it to identify motivation factors and tailor support to improve follow-through.

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

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Therapy Adherence Scale (TAS)

Average

17.7

Normal range

11.3 — 24.2

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures readiness to follow treatment recommendations and identifies factors that support or interfere with follow-through. It provides an overall adherence estimate and factor-specific indicators.

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

Completion typically takes about 3 minutes. It contains 12 questions.

What topics are covered in the items?

Items address beliefs about treatment, attitudes toward the clinician, and practical conditions that affect follow-through. They also cover motivation and perceived barriers.

How are results used in treatment planning?

Results help identify which adherence barriers should be addressed first. They support targeted recommendations to improve engagement and outcomes.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best reflects typical behavior and current views. Answer all items based on recent experience rather than a single unusual event.

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Treatment Adherence Factors Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure is designed to support rapid identification of barriers to following a prescribed treatment plan. The Treatment Adherence Factors Scale is a brief self-report questionnaire intended to characterize factors that may influence a patient’s engagement with treatment recommendations.

The instrument includes 12 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. In a neutral, structured format, it can be used to screen for domains that may contribute to nonadherence (e.g., beliefs about treatment, perceived relationship with the provider, or practical constraints), to inform discussion and targeted clinical follow-up. Authorship is attributed to C. Everett Koop.

Interpretation of results should be integrated with clinical interview and relevant contextual information, rather than used as a stand-alone indicator of adherence. When used in this manner, the Treatment Adherence Factors Scale can help guide individualized problem-solving and planning to address modifiable adherence-related factors.

Author: C. Everett Koop

Literature: Norcross, J. C., & Wampold, B. E. Evidence-based therapy relationships: Research conclusions and clinical practices. Psychotherapy. 2011.

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