Table 5. The four-factor solution for the Korean cohort, showing item loadings and the cumulative variance explained.
Factor 1 Communication and respect | Factor 2 Convenience and quality time | Factor 3 Courtesy and propriety | Factor 4 Person-focused care | ||||
The office staff was respectful | 080 | I didn’t wait too long to see my therapist* | 060 | The registration process was appropriate | 048 | The office used up to date equipment | −058 |
My therapist treated me respectfully | 080 | My therapist spent enough time with me* | 057 | The waiting area was comfortable | 048 | The office and its facilities were clean | −051 |
My therapist thoroughly explained my treatment/s | 075 | My therapist listened to my concerns* | 053 | The office receptionist was courteous | 043 | The waiting area was comfortable | −013 |
My therapist answered all my questions | 072 | The office location was convenient* | 052 | The office hours were convenient | 026 | ||
My therapist advised me how to avoid future problems | 068 | This office provided convenient parking | 047 | ||||
The office receptionist was courteous | 067 | ||||||
My therapist gave me detailed home program instructions | 054 | ||||||
The therapist assistant/aide was respectful | 047 | ||||||
20% of variance explained | 34% of variance explained | 46% of variance explained | 55% of variance explained |
Note: *Items that were negatively worded on the MRPS are shown here in a positive wording format for ease of interpretation. Direction of item loading (+ or −) in the table applies to the positively worded format.