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Table 4 Final Reliability Analysis Results by Provider Type

From: Development and psychometric properties of surveys to assess provider perspectives on the barriers and facilitators of effective care transitions

Composite Measures and Items

Reliability if item deleted (Composite measure reliability)

Downstream

Ambulatory

Hospital

Effort in Coordinating Patient Care

(0.82)

(0.82)

(0.81)

 Q6

It is easy to get information about a recently discharged patient.

0.75

0.74

0.81

 Q7

It is easy to connect with providers and staff in the hospital to discuss a patient’s care.

0.76

0.83

0.74

 Q8

It is clear what in-patient procedures and tests have been performed and the results.

0.73

0.67

0.73

 Q10

Everyone involved in the patient’s care understands what needs to be done for the patient.

–

–

0.77

Quality of Patient Information Received

(0.86)

(0.89)

(0.86)

 For recently discharged patients, how often is the information you receive:

 Q11

In a format where it is easy to find important information?

0.82

0.84

0.84

 Q12

Complete?

0.81

0.83

0.80

 Q13

Available as soon as it is needed?

0.82

0.84

0.83

 Q14

Clear about who to follow up with at the hospital if you have questions or concerns about the patient?

0.85

0.89

0.82

Organizational Support for Transitional Care

(0.88)

(0.79)

(0.72)

 Q17

My organization is implementing activities to improve transitional care for patients.

0.85

–

–

 Q18

Senior leaders in my organization dedicate adequate resources to support effective transitional care for patients.

0.80

–

–

 Q20

My organization tries to increase physician awareness and understanding of the services we provide that can assist recently discharged patients.

0.84

–

–

Access to Community Resources

(0.84)

(0.85)

(0.81)

 In the local area your organization serves, patients have adequate access to:

 Q21

Primary care providers.

0.81

0.83

0.78

 Q22

Specialty providers.

0.80

0.82

0.77

 Q23

Skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities.

0.81

0.81

0.79

 Q24

Mental health/behavioral health services.

0.82

0.82

0.78

 Q25

In-home support services (e.g., home health aides/ technicians or other services that help patients remain in their homes).

0.81

0.82

0.79

 Q26

Transportation for medical-related services.

0.83

0.84

0.80

Strength of Relationships Among Community Providers

(0.82)

(0.87)

(0.87)

 How would you describe the relationship between you and the following providers in working together to provide transitional care to patients?

 Q27

Primary care providers and specialists.

0.83

0.89

0.88

 Q28

Skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities.

0.75

0.80

0.80

 Q29

Home health agencies.

0.74

0.80

0.81

 Q30

Community-based organizations.

0.79

0.83

0.83