Table 4 Factor analysis for Training Needs (Column A minus Column B)
From: Translating and validating a Training Needs Assessment tool into Greek
Item # | Factor 1 (accounting for 34.71%variance, Cronbach's α = 0.918): Communication/Patient-centered activities |
|---|---|
1 | Developing a relationship of trust with patients (0,864) |
5 | Having a good relationship with colleagues (0,844) |
19 | Organising your time effectively (0,813) |
8 | Communicating with patients face-to-face (0,776) |
30 | Personal adaptation to health service change (0,692) |
4 | Appraising your performance (0,646) |
10 | Treating patients (0,602) |
24 | Assessing patients' clinical needs (0,598) |
22 | Undertaking health promotion activities (0,453) |
17 | Planning, organising individual patient care (0,417) |
Item # | Factor 2 (accounting for 11.40% of the variance; Cronbach's α = 0.902): Research/Audit activities |
26 | Planning a research study (0,819) |
21 | Writing papers on your research studies (0,778) |
20 | Using technical equipment (0,774) |
25 | Collecting relevant research information (0,766) |
15 | Statistically analysing your own research data (0,705) |
28 | Gaining access to research means (time, money, info., equipment) (0,686) |
12 | Gaining access to literature related to your clinical work (0,544) |
Item # | Factor 3 (accounting for 8.70% of the variance; Cronbach's α = 0.812): Flexibility and application of knowledge |
9 | Defining viable research subjects (0,830) |
7 | Applying research results to your practice (0,801) |
11 | Introducing new ideas at work (0,605) |
18 | Evaluating patients' psychological and social needs (0,586) |
27 | Working as a team member (0,572) |
Item # | Factor 4 (accounting for 7.17% of the variance; Cronbach's α = 0.710): Technical/Administrative procedures |
2 | Doing paperwork and routine data inputting (0,884) |
29 | Undertaking administrative activities (0,709) |
14 | Making info. available to pts. and carers (0,637) |
16 | Showing colleagues/students how to do things (0,533) |
Item # | Factor 5 (accounting for 5.53% of the variance; Cronbach's α = 0.733): Relationships/Investigations |
13 | Offering feedback to colleagues (0,774) |
12 | Gaining access to literature related to your clinical work (0,665) |
Item # | Factor 6 (accounting for 4.82% of the variance; Cronbach's α = 0.618): Reflective practice |
3 | Critically evaluating published research (0,826) |
6 | Interpreting your own research results (0,559) |
Item # | Factor 7 (accounting for 3.95% of the variance; Cronbach's α = 0.726): Initiative |
23 | Achieving your goals with limited resources (0,787) |
22 | Undertaking health promotion activities (0,588) |