End of Treatment Rating Scale – EOTRS
Measures the patient's perceived amount of clinical and personal change at the conclusion of psychotherapy.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The End of Treatment Rating Scale – EOTRS was developed by Robert C. Nichols & Karl W. Beck (1960). It is designed to measure Perceived change after psychotherapy. The scale is intended for use with Adults undergoing psychotherapy.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 4 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Worse / Deteriorated, 2 = No change, 3 = Some improvement, 4 = Considerable improvement, 5 = Great improvement.
Scoring
Item scores are averaged to produce a mean score.
Total scores range from 1 to 5. Interpretation guidelines:
- No change or deterioration: 1 – 2
- Some improvement: 2 – 3
- Considerable improvement: 3 – 4
- Great improvement: 4 – 5
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.