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Table 4.

Rotated Factor Matrix Categorical Principal Component Analysis (CATPCA) of the 30-item RET scale (varimax rotation; N = 302)

Factor 1: Knowledge & Skills: The ability to apply knowledge to specific situations by nurses working in rural clinics and health posts undertaking emergency patient transport. (9 items) Example of Items with Factor Loadings
I am confident in my ability to handle emergencies in transport patients	0.712
My basic nursing degree/ diploma adequately prepared me to function in emergency care situations	0.725
I have enough people to help me during emergency patient transport.	0.476
I understand what emergency drugs are required for the transport of patients.	0.693
I am knowledgeable about most if not all essential emergency care equipment.	0.717
Factor 2: Technology & Tools: Objects used to assist persons in performing tasks. Tool and technology factors can be characteristics such as usability, accessibility (10 items) Example of Items with Factor Loadings
My facility has access to vehicle/ transport in case of emergency.	0.656
Ambulances in my facility is always well equipped to transport emergency patient	0.822
There is a controlled checklist for an ambulance equipment.	0.813
There are sufficient emergency drugs to use during emergency patient transport.	0.680
The transport equipment is always in good condition to use during transfer.	0.782
Factor 3: Organization: The structure that provides and coordinates time, space, resources, and activities. (7 items) Example of Items with Factor Loadings
There are standing order protocols for nurses involved in patient transport.	0.524
The Nurses Act addresses the expanded professional roles in emergency transport of patients.	0.657
There is an ambulance management system in the clusters and districts.	0.658
There is an adequate system to capture mortality data attributed to emergency transport.	0.735
There is a system to protect patient information.	0.756