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University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA)
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
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Date: April 22, 2022
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
Mairead O’Sullivan, SPT; Amber Wright, SPT; Michael Peysaknov, SPT; Yusheng Chen, SPT, and Kirsten Sjogren, SPT; Cameron Watson, SPT; Erin Faraclas, PT, DPT, PhD; Jenna Raheb, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Brad Profitt, PT, DPT, DC, DSc, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
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