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Table 1 EFA 3-factor solution: Promax rotated loadings

From: Validity and reliability of a multiple-group measurement scale for interprofessional collaboration

Item

Factor 1

Factor 2

Factor 3

1. <We> have a good understanding with <them> about our respective responsibilities.

0.501

0.104

-0.093

2. <They> are usually willing to take into account the convenience of <us> when planning their work.

0.113

0.820

-0.069

3. *I feel that patient treatment and care are not adequately discussed between <us> and <them>.

0.659

-0.083

0.201

4. <We> and <they> share similar ideas about how to treat patients.

0.614

0.065

-0.110

5. <They> are willing to discuss <our> issues.

0.207

0.524

0.304

6. <They> cooperate with the way we organize <our> care.

0.074

0.665

0.445

7. <They> would be willing to cooperate with new <our> practices.

0.616

0.097

0.298

8. *The <they> do not usually ask for <our> opinions.

0.400

-0.017

0.344

9. <They> anticipate when <we> will need their help.

0.511

0.204

0.053

10. Important information is always passed on between <us> and <them>.

0.649

0.039

-0.097

11. *Disagreements with <them> often remain unresolved.

0.229

-0.120

0.597

12. *<They> think their work is more important than the work of <us>.

-0.108

0.186

0.834

13. *<They> would not be willing to discuss their new practices with <us>.

0.106

-0.041

0.660

14. It is important to communicate well with <them>.

-0.147

0.054

-0.003

  1. Note: Terms in angle braces (< >) are replaced by professional group labels: physicians, nurses, or allied health staff.
  2. * means the item is phrased negatively and responses were reverse-coded.
  3. Bold: Candidate factor for item placement. Italic: Cross-loading item.