Summary

What it measures:

• URICA measures a patient’s readiness to change using a self-reported questionnaire that categorizes the patient into one of the 4 following stages: precontemplation, contemplation, action, or maintenance.¹
• The psychotherapy version of this tool is applicable to any habit or behavior that a patient or client wishes to change.
  • 32 items
  • The problem being addressed needs to be clearly identified for patient or client and clinician
• Other versions assess certain behaviors or specific problems:
  • Alcohol (2 lengths available: 24 items, 28 items)
  • Reduced drinking (12 items)
  • Drug (2 lengths available: 32 items, 24 items)
• Some versions of this test are available in other languages.¹

ICF Domain(s):

• Participation 

ICF Categories:

• Self-care
• Other PT/OT Subsequent Limitation