Table 2 SCIP-A factor loadings following PCA
Item | Item content | Rotated on-factor loadings |
|---|---|---|
Subscale 1: 'Unwanted effects' | ||
1 | Whether the treatment has any unwanted side-effects | 0.77 |
2 | What the risks of your experiencing side-effects are | 0.75 |
3 | What the risks of your experiencing complications are | 0.75 |
4 | What you should do if you experience unwanted side-effects | 0.88 |
5 | Whether your treatment interferes with other medicines you may be taking | 0.21 |
Subscale 2: 'Long-term effects' | ||
6 | How you may expect to feel immediately after treatment | 0.55 |
9 | Whether you may need further treatment in the future | 0.63 |
10 | The effect of treatment on your appearance | 0.38 |
11 | The long-term impact of treatment on functioning (daily activities) | 0.60 |
12 | How long you expect recovery to take | 0.89 |
13 | How your treatment may impact on your quality of life over the next year | 0.71 |
Subscale 3: 'Social/financial support' | ||
7 | The effects of treatment on your ability to work | 0.59 |
8 | Who to ask/where to go for possible financial support | 0.85 |
14 | Patient support groups for you and your partner | 0.61 |