Drug Attitude Inventory (DAI-30) Test

In about 6 minutes, it reveals how a patient feels about prescribed medication and treatment. With 30 items, it supports better conversations, reduces resistance, and strengthens adherence.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

4/15

Negative Attitude (NA)

Counts negative attitudes toward medication that are associated with non-adherence or resistance to treatment recommendations.

Low negative attitude

Moderate negative attitude

High negative attitude

0 – 5: Low negative attitude | 6 – 10: Moderate negative attitude | 11 – 15: High negative attitude

A score of 4 falls in the low negative attitude range, suggesting relatively few negative or resistant views about the prescribed medication regimen.

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8/15

Positive (P)

Measures the number of positive responses indicating a cooperative, medication-supportive attitude toward treatment.

Low positivity

Moderate positivity

High positivity

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

A score of 8 falls in the Moderate positivity range, suggesting a generally supportive attitude toward treatment with some remaining reservations.

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-1/15

Treatment Attitude (TA)

Measures a patient’s overall attitude toward prescribed medication and readiness to follow the treatment plan.

Negative attitude / non-compliance

Positive attitude / compliance

-15 – -1: Negative attitude / non-compliance | 0 – 15: Positive attitude / compliance

A score of -1 falls in the negative attitude range, suggesting slight reluctance or low readiness to follow the prescribed treatment.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Patients starting medication

41%OF USERS

People newly prescribed psychiatric medication who want to clarify their feelings, worries, or expectations about taking it.

Patients with adherence struggles

34%OF USERS

People who miss doses, stop early, or feel conflicted about treatment and want to understand what drives their resistance.

Clinicians monitoring treatment response

25%OF USERS

Psychiatrists, psychologists, and care teams using a quick check-in to track attitudes toward medication over time and guide conversations.

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

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Negative (N)

Average

5.5

Normal range

2.7 — 8.3

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Positive (P)

Average

4.6

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2.1 — 7

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Attitude Toward Treatment Scale (ATTS)

Average

-3.4

Normal range

-8.1 — 1.3

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-15

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures attitudes and beliefs about prescribed psychiatric medications. It captures subjective experiences that may affect willingness to continue treatment.

How long does it take to complete?

It typically takes about 6 minutes. Completion time may vary slightly based on reading pace.

How are the items answered?

Each item is answered by indicating agreement or disagreement with a statement about medication. Responses should reflect usual experiences rather than a single day.

Does it measure medication adherence directly?

It does not measure adherence behaviors directly. It focuses on thoughts and feelings that are often related to adherence.

How are results used in care?

Results help identify concerns, doubts, or positive expectations about medication. Findings can guide discussion and treatment planning.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Treatment Attitude Questionnaire, DAI-30 Test

Drug Attitude Inventory (DAI-30) Test - Symptoms and Signs

compliance psychopathology

This self-report measure is used to characterize a patient’s subjective attitudes toward prescribed psychotropic medication. The Drug Attitude Inventory (DAI-30) helps clinicians identify favorable versus unfavorable beliefs and experiences that may be associated with motivation to continue treatment.

Developed by Thomas R. E. Barnes, Steven C. Hogan, and Robert P. Awad, it consists of 30 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete. Responses are intended to support clinical formulation by highlighting themes such as perceived benefits, concerns, or resistance related to medication use.

In practice, the Drug Attitude Inventory (DAI-30) may be used alongside interview and adherence history to guide patient-centered discussion, address barriers to engagement, and inform treatment planning.

Author: Robert P. Awad, Steven C. Hogan, Thomas R. E. Barnes

Literature: Miller, W. R., & Rollnick, S. Motivational interviewing: helping people change. Guilford Press. 2013.; Hogan, T. P., Awad, A. G., & Eastwood, R. A self-report scale predictive of drug compliance in schizophrenics: reliability and discriminative validity. Psychological Medicine. 1983.

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