Table 2 Factor structure and loadings
From: Measuring cancer care coordination: development and validation of a questionnaire for patients
Item | Factor 1 | Factor 2 |
|---|---|---|
I knew the warning signs and symptoms I should watch for to monitor my health | 0.43 | 0.14 |
I always knew what tests, treatments and follow up were planned for me | 0.70 | 0.03 |
I knew whether chemotherapy or radiotherapy were suitable for me | 0.71 | 0.11 |
I was fully informed about the advantages and disadvantages of any additional treatments (eg radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormonal therapy) that were relevant to me | 0.75 | 0.11 |
I always knew the reason why I was having a test or treatment | 0.64 | 0.00 |
I had access to all the additional services (eg stoma therapy, counselling, cancer support groups, nutritional advice) that I needed | 0.60 | 0.07 |
I had sufficient help from staff with dealing with the emotional impact of my cancer | 0.60 | 0.13 |
I had a good understanding of the things I was responsible for to help my treatment plan run smoothly | 0.65 | 0.02 |
I had sufficient help from staff with practical arrangements | 0.67 | 0.00 |
I was fully informed by staff about my financial entitlements (eg Medicare and health fund claims, travel allowances etc) | 0.46 | 0.17 |
The health professionals looking after me always picked up on whether I was feeling anxious or down | 0.58 | 0.11 |
How often were you asked how your visits with other health professionals were going? | 0.46 | 0.09 |
How often were you asked how well you and your family were coping? | 0.50 | 0.06 |
How often were you unsure who you should contact if you had concerns about your health or treatment plan? | 0.06 | 0.68 |
How often were you unsure who to call out of business hours if you had a problem? | 0.03 | 0.68 |
How often were you confused about the roles of the different health professionals involved in your care? | 0.03 | 0.67 |
How often was it difficult to meet the financial costs associated with your health care? | 0.10 | 0.45 |
How often did you feel that health professionals looking after you were not fully informed about your history and progress? | 0.02 | 0.52 |
How often did you have difficulty getting an appointment with your GP? | 0.03 | 0.37 |
How often did you have to wait too long to get the first available appointment for a test or treatment? | 0.04 | 0.43 |
Eigenvalue % variance explained | 5.9 74.3% | 1.4 17.0% |