Table 1.
EFA 3-factor solution: Promax rotated loadings
| Item | Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Factor 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. <We> have a good understanding with <them> about our respective responsibilities. | 0.501 | 0.104 | -0.093 |
| 2. <They> are usually willing to take into account the convenience of <us> when planning their work. | 0.113 | 0.820 | -0.069 |
| 3. *I feel that patient treatment and care are not adequately discussed between <us> and <them>. | 0.659 | -0.083 | 0.201 |
| 4. <We> and <they> share similar ideas about how to treat patients. | 0.614 | 0.065 | -0.110 |
| 5. <They> are willing to discuss <our> issues. | 0.207 | 0.524 | 0.304 |
| 6. <They> cooperate with the way we organize <our> care. | 0.074 | 0.665 | 0.445 |
| 7. <They> would be willing to cooperate with new <our> practices. | 0.616 | 0.097 | 0.298 |
| 8. *The <they> do not usually ask for <our> opinions. | 0.400 | -0.017 | 0.344 |
| 9. <They> anticipate when <we> will need their help. | 0.511 | 0.204 | 0.053 |
| 10. Important information is always passed on between <us> and <them>. | 0.649 | 0.039 | -0.097 |
| 11. *Disagreements with <them> often remain unresolved. | 0.229 | -0.120 | 0.597 |
| 12. *<They> think their work is more important than the work of <us>. | -0.108 | 0.186 | 0.834 |
| 13. *<They> would not be willing to discuss their new practices with <us>. | 0.106 | -0.041 | 0.660 |
| 14. It is important to communicate well with <them>. | -0.147 | 0.054 | -0.003 |
Note: Terms in angle braces (< >) are replaced by professional group labels: physicians, nurses, or allied health staff.
* means the item is phrased negatively and responses were reverse-coded.
Bold: Candidate factor for item placement. Italic: Cross-loading item.