Table 1.
Estimated Marginal Partial Independence Item Response Theory Thresholds (see the Results section for a discussion of how to interpret these parameters).
| Estimated Marginal Thresholds | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Making medical appointments | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | −0.090 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | −0.044 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | 0.159 | ||
| 2 | Understanding what you were being told about care | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | −1.263 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | −1.185 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | −0.821 | ||
| 3 | Getting test results | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | −0.337 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | −0.220 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | 0.068 | ||
| 4 | Dealing with care related financial concerns | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | −0.131 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | −0.005 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | 0.460 | ||
| 5 | Getting transportation to Dr’s office | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | 0.817 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | 0.864 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | 1.024 | ||
| 6 | Feeling less overwhelmed by health issues | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | −1.171 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | −1.061 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | −0.527 | ||
| 7 | Giving you emotional support | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | −2.211 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | −2.145 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | −1.499 | ||
| 8 | Encouraging you to talk to Dr about your concerns | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | −1.957 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | −1.894 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | −1.414 | ||
| 9 | Dealing with fears related to your health issues | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | −0.841 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | −0.782 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | −0.271 | ||
| 10 | Getting the health information you needed | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | −1.850 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | −1.708 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | −1.332 | ||
| 11 | Making you more involved in decisions about your care | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | −0.734 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | −0.617 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | −0.152 | ||
| 12 | Dealing with personal problems related to your health | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | −0.029 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | 0.037 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | 0.484 | ||
| 13 | Dealing with work or employer issues related to health care | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | 2.515 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | 2.535 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | 2.660 | ||
| 14 | Understanding the medical tests you got | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | −0.670 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | −0.538 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | −0.106 | ||
| 15 | Understanding your health issues | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | −0.971 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | −0.842 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | −0.383 | ||
| 16 | Knowing who to call when you had a question | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | −1.772 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | −1.632 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | −1.233 | ||
| 17 | Learning about community services available to you | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | −1.547 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | −1.319 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | −0.815 | ||
| 18 | Dealing with housing and landlord issues | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | 2.576 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | 2.594 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | 2.722 | ||
| 19 | Dealing with paperwork | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | 0.565 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | 0.637 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | 0.836 | ||
| 20 | Understanding letters, reports, and health education materials | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | 0.216 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | 0.233 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | 0.515 | ||
| 21 | Getting community services you are eligible for | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | −0.316 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | −0.137 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | 0.196 | ||
| 22 | Getting child or eldercare so you can go to Dr’s | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | 3.273 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | 3.285 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | 3.340 | ||
| 23 | Dealing with health insurance matters | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | 0.753 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | 0.803 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | 1.019 | ||
| 24 | Including family members in the care you received | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | 0.774 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | 0.804 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | 0.947 | ||
| 25 | Dealing with providers who do not speak your language | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | 2.040 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | 2.054 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | 2.204 | ||
| 26 | Overcoming barriers related to physical disability | Not a problem-Not Satisfied | 2.067 |
| Not satisfied-A Little Satisfied | 2.086 | ||
| A Little-Very Satisfied | 2.267 |