Table 1.
Top 5 Highest and Lowest Mean Scoresa on e-CAT
| Item Number | Item | Mean Scores |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Make me feel as comfortable as possible. | 4.6 |
| 4 | Pay attention to me when I am talking. | 4.5 |
| 11 | Respect me. | 4.5 |
| 19 | Respect my need for privacy. | 4.5 |
| 21 | Treat my body carefully. | 4.6 |
| 9 | Are concerned about how I view things. | 3.7 |
| 15 | Help me explore alternative ways of dealing with my health problems. | 3.6 |
| 16 | Ask me what I know about my illness. | 3.6 |
| 17 | Help me figure out questions to ask other health care professionals. | 3.5 |
| 24 | Help me deal with my bad feelings. | 3.4 |
a
Range of possible scores = 1 to 5