Table 2 Factor loading of the Chinese version of the PACT-M

1. I felt I could ask staff questions about what will happen after going home, A1.

0.597

0.129

2. Before leaving the hospital, I was confident I understood how to manage my medication, A2.

0.687

0.089

6. While I was in hospital, there was someone who I could talk to if I was worried, A6.

0.467

0.439

7. Before leaving the hospital, I felt confident about what to do if my health became worse at home, A7.

0.736

0.246

8. I feel that my concerns regarding my health were addressed before I went home, A8.

0.736

0.217

9. I felt prepared to be at home, A9.

0.630

0.102

3. While I was in the hospital, staff helped me to prepare for things that I might find difficult when I go back home (such as walking, cooking, showering, shopping, or being in pain), A3.

0.265

0.736

4. Before leaving the hospital, I understood how to get help (or support) from my community services (e.g., doctors, nurses, and home care staff), A4.

0.060

0.81

5. Before leaving the hospital, I knew what arrangements had been made to support me at home (for example, home care or community care visits), A5.

0.169

0.763

4. I feel I have the support I need from community health services (e.g., doctors, nurses, and home care staff), B4.

0.567

0.222

5. I feel confident about managing my health at home, B5.

0.764

0.061

6. I feel that there is someone I can talk to about my worries (for example, health care staff or my family), B6.

0.799

-0.001

7. I know what to do and who to contact if my health gets worse, B7.

0.649

0.281

8. I feel I can now manage my care safely at home, B8.

0.608

0.157

1. I know who to contact if I have any questions about my health and healthcare, B1.

0.108

0.649

2. I know how to manage my medications, B2.

0.030

0.785

3. I have the necessary support to manage everyday activities (e.g., cooking, cleaning, buying food, showering, walking, and dressing), B3.

0.357

0.621