Evaluate your smoking habit with the Ismokay 4-dimensional test
Comprehensive 4-dimensional assessment: Level of physical dependence, behavioral dependence, motivation to quit, and readiness for change.
The Ismokay 4-dimensional test is the only one that assesses all 4 most commonly used questionnaires in scientific studies on smoking simultaneously. The tests used are: Fagerstrom, Richmond University, Glover-Nilsson, and URICA (12 levels).
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The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) is a questionnaire developed by Karl Fagerström in 1978. It is widely used to assess the degree of physical nicotine dependence in smokers. The test consists of six questions and scores that help classify the individual’s level of dependence on tobacco. The FTND is a useful tool to evaluate the severity of nicotine dependence and assist healthcare professionals in developing appropriate strategies to help smokers quit.
Reference: Fagerström, K.-O. (1978) Measuring degree of physical dependency to tobacco smoking with reference to individualization of treatment, Addictive Behaviors, 3, pp. 235–241.
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The Richmond Test establishes itself as a valuable tool in assessing the motivation of smokers regarding smoking cessation. Conceived as a questionnaire consisting of four inquiries, the test was developed by the Richmond Motivation Group in 1996. Due to its validation in various studies, it has demonstrated consistency and validity in measuring the willingness to quit smoking. Through its application, healthcare professionals can more accurately identify smokers who exhibit greater motivation to embark on the journey towards abstinence, enabling the formulation of personalized therapeutic plans. Additionally, the Richmond Test plays a fundamental role in monitoring smokers’ progress over time and assessing the effectiveness of implemented therapeutic interventions.
Reference: Richmond RL, Kehoe LA, Webster IW. Multivariate models for predicting abstention following intervention to stop smoking by general practitioners. Addiction. 1993;88(8):1127–1135. doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.1993.tb02132.x.
The Glover-Nilsson test is an 11-question questionnaire that assists healthcare professionals in assessing the level of smoking dependence in a smoker. The test is based on the theory of behavioral dependence, which states that smoking is a learned behavior maintained by various factors, including the need for reward, the need to reduce stress, and the need to cope with negative emotions. The Glover-Nilsson test is a useful tool for identifying smokers who are more likely to succeed in quitting with treatment. It can also be used to develop personalized treatment plans for smokers.
Reference: Glover M, Nilsson E, Persson L. Development of a questionnaire to measure the level of dependence on smoking. Addict Behav. 1988;13(3):249-56.
The URICA test, or “University of Rhode Island Change Assessment,” is a psychometric instrument used to assess a person’s readiness to change health-related behaviors, such as adopting a healthy diet, engaging in physical exercises, quitting smoking, or reducing alcohol consumption. The original version of the test comprises 32 questions, with reduced versions containing 28, 24, or 12 questions, as in the case of the test conducted here. The 12-question URICA consists of four subscales, each with three items, measuring stages of change: precontemplation, contemplation, action, and maintenance. The results from the 12-item URICA test are used to assess an individual’s readiness to change cigarette consumption and to develop personalized treatment plans.
Reference: Development of the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA) Scale: A Device for the Measurement of Stages of Change.