Table 5 PACT-M 1: Cronbach’s alpha, communalities and factor loadings

0.84

4.1

45

1. I felt I could ask staff questions about what will happen after going home.

0.6

0.8

2. Before leaving the hospital, I was confident I understood how to manage my medication.

0.2

0.5

3. While I was in hospital, staff helped me to prepare for things that I might find difficult when I go back home (such as walking, cooking, showering, grocery shopping or being in pain).

0.4

0.7

4. Before leaving the hospital, I understood how to get help (or support) from my community services (e.g. doctors, nurses, home care staff).

0.5

0.7

5. Before leaving the hospital, I knew what arrangements had been made to support me at home (for example home care, community care visits).

0.5

0.7

6. While I was in hospital, there was someone who I could talk to if I was worried.

0.5

0.7

7. Before leaving the hospital, I felt confident about what to do if my health became worse at home.

0.4

0.7

8. I feel that my concerns around my health had been addressed before I went home.

0.5

0.7

9. I feel prepared to be at home.

0.3

0.6