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Table 2 Statements and factor loadings

From: Views of patients with multi-morbidity on what is important for patient-centered care in the primary care setting

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Factor 1

Factor 2

Factor 3

Patient preferences

1

Being treated with dignity and respect

–1

3

3

2

Taking into account my wishes and preferences

–1

–1

0

3

Taking into account the influence that the treatment can have on my life

1

1

–1

4

Being supported to achieve my treatment goals

1

1

−2

Physical comfort

5

Giving attention to my physical comfort (such as the management of pain, shortness of breath)

2

2

0

6

Clean and comfortable (waiting) rooms

–2

0

−1

7

Sufficient privacy in the treatment room(s) and at the counter

−1

0

0

Coordination of care

8

That everyone is well informed; only having to tell my story once

0

−2

3

9

Well attuned care among the practitioners involved

2

2

0

10

A contact person who knows everything about my illness and care

3

− 3

0

11

Being able to easily contact someone with questions

1

2

1

Continuity of care

12

Being well informed about where to go and why when referred to another care provider (specialist/dietician/physiotherapist)

2

0

2

13

With a referral, all my information is passed on correctly

1

0

1

14

Advice (such as on medication) from different practitioners (medical specialists and family doctor) is well attuned

2

2

1

Emotional support

15

Emotional support

−3

1

−1

16

Paying attention to possible feelings of fear, gloom, and anxiety

−2

1

−2

17

Paying attention to the impact of my health on my private life (family, relatives, work, social life)

−3

−1

−2

Access to care

18

Not having problems going from my home to my family doctor and back again

0

−2

2

19

Free, available care and medication (without extra payment)

−2

−1

2

20

Easily and quickly scheduling an appointment

0

1

2

21

Not having to wait long before it is my turn at an appointment

−1

−2

0

Information and education

22

Being well informed

3

0

−1

23

A good explanation for all the information I receive

0

0

1

24

Easy access to my own data (lab results, medication overview, referrals)

1

−1

−1

25

Being able to ask all the questions I want

0

3

1

Family and friends

26

Involving relatives in my treatment

−2

−2

−3

27

Giving attention to care and support provided by family members

0

−3

−2

28

Giving attention to possible questions or needs from my family members

−1

−1

−3