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. 2024 Nov 12;14(11):e085727. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-085727

Table 3. Exploratory factor analysis of hospital attributes considered before selecting a hospital.

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Factor 1 – Staff
 Competent staff 0.701
 Be informed about my case 0.689
 Empathetic staff 0.625
Factor 2 – Administrative services
 Speed of services 0.675
 The latest technology is available 0.656
 Availability of social services 0.623
 Wide range of specialties 0.583
 Prevention measures are in place 0.557
 Hospital fees are acceptable 0.534
 Paperwork is done smoothly 0.476
 Waiting time to get a bed 0.452
Factor 3 – Reputation
 Ranking 0.739
 Famous doctors work in the hospital 0.648
 Positive word of mouth 0.627
 Good media reputation 0.559
 Good online reviews 0.460
 Accreditation 0.417
Factor 4 – Accessibility
 The hospital is near my home 0.737
 Easy access to the hospital 0.683
 Family/friends live near the hospital 0.545
 Big parking spaces 0.429
Factor 5 – Room attributes
 Single room 0.698
 Wide room 0.599
 Sunny room 0.551
 Good views from the room 0.455
Factor 6 – Building and physical appearance
 General appearance 0.842
 Green spaces 0.784
 Size 0.616
 Art forms 0.509
 Cafeterias and food hubs 0.480
Factor 7 – Luxury and accessory amenities
 Childcare services 0.869
 Mindfulness rooms and services 0.756
 Entertainment activities 0.706
 Hotel-like services 0.645
 Gift shop 0.625
 Flat television in room 0.516
Factor 8 – Affiliation and ownership
 Religious affiliation of the hospital 0.692
 Sociocultural atmosphere 0.623
 The hospital is privately owned 0.450