Table 2.
Calibrated HEAL Short Form items
| Patient-Provider Connection (PPC) | Slope | Location thresholds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Think of the HCP (Healthcare Provider) who provides your current/ongoing treatment... | (Discrimination) | Not at all vs. a little bit | A little bit vs. somewhat | Somewhat vs. quite a bit | Quite a bit vs. very much |
| I am satisfied with my healthcare provider. | 4.29 | −1.41 | −0.88 | −0.09 | 0.71 |
| I trust my healthcare provider. | 3.93 | −1.66 | −0.95 | −0.19 | 0.74 |
| My healthcare provider pays attention to my individual needs. | 3.80 | −1.36 | −0.85 | 0.08 | 0.89 |
| My healthcare provider gives me enough information.* | 3.57 | −1.82 | −0.98 | 0.00 | 0.95 |
| My healthcare provider respects me. | 3.55 | −1.81 | −1.10 | −0.23 | 0.71 |
| I feel my healthcare provider understands me. | 3.52 | −1.22 | −0.68 | 0.19 | 1.00 |
| My healthcare provider gives me support and encouragement. | 3.51 | −1.41 | −0.80 | 0.07 | 0.95 |
| Healthcare Environment (HCE) | Slope | Location threshold | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Think of the place where you receive your current/ongoing treatment... | (Discrimination) | Not at all vs. a little bit | A little bit vs. somewhat | Somewhat vs. quite a bit | Quite a bit vs. very much |
| The staff was respectful. | 4.19 | −2.75 | −1.92 | −1.17 | −0.29 |
| The staff was friendly. | 3.91 | −2.60 | −1.75 | −1.13 | −0.21 |
| The staff was helpful. | 3.73 | −2.56 | −1.91 | −1.05 | −0.14 |
| My care was well organized. | 3.09 | −2.54 | −1.91 | −0.98 | −0.04 |
| The healthcare provider's office respected my privacy. | 3.08 | −2.51 | −2.00 | −1.25 | −0.28 |
| The waiting area was comfortable. | 2.35 | −2.70 | −1.98 | −0.83 | 0.15 |
| Treatment Expectancy (TE) | Slope | Location threshold | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Discrimination) | Not at all vs. a little bit | A little bit vs. somewhat | Somewhat vs. quite a bit | Quite a bit vs. very much | |
| I am confident in this treatment. | 4.64 | −1.56 | −0.90 | −0.03 | 0.86 |
| This treatment will be successful. | 4.34 | −1.71 | −0.87 | 0.06 | 0.99 |
| I feel good about this treatment. | 4.25 | −1.60 | −0.98 | −0.15 | 0.74 |
| I expect good outcomes from this treatment. | 4.23 | −1.68 | −0.86 | −0.02 | 0.85 |
| This treatment is right for me. | 4.02 | −1.68 | −1.06 | −0.14 | 0.80 |
| I value this treatment. | 3.47 | −1.67 | −1.15 | −0.25 | 0.67 |
| Positive Outlook (PO) | Slope | Location threshold | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Discrimination) | Not at all vs. a little bit | A little bit vs. somewhat | Somewhat vs. quite a bit | Quite a bit vs. very much | |
| I feel positive about my life. | 4.25 | −1.95 | −1.18 | −0.30 | 0.68 |
| I am hopeful about my future. | 3.03 | −2.06 | −1.15 | −0.30 | 0.59 |
| My future looks good. | 2.95 | −1.92 | −1.19 | −0.11 | 0.85 |
| I am satisfied with my life. | 2.82 | −1.81 | −1.12 | −0.13 | 1.01 |
| I feel confident about myself. | 2.56 | −2.11 | −1.16 | −0.21 | 0.91 |
| I feel I can cope with my problems. | 2.09 | −2.72 | −1.63 | −0.46 | 0.98 |
| Spirituality (Sp) | Slope | Location threshold | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Discrimination) | Not at all vs. a little bit | A little bit vs. somewhat | Somewhat vs. quite a bit | Quite a bit vs. very much | |
| Spiritual beliefs give meaning to my life. | 4.29 | −1.04 | −0.42 | 0.14 | 0.73 |
| Spiritual beliefs give me hope. | 4.29 | −1.13 | −0.49 | 0.09 | 0.64 |
| I find comfort in my faith. | 4.15 | −0.98 | −0.42 | 0.10 | 0.70 |
| My spirituality gives me inner strength. | 3.89 | −1.22 | −0.46 | 0.10 | 0.76 |
| Prayer is a meaningful part of my life. | 3.87 | −0.78 | −0.26 | 0.23 | 0.71 |
| I feel supported by a higher power. | 3.73 | −1.03 | −0.47 | 0.06 | 0.63 |
| Attitudes toward CAM | Slope | Location threshold | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) is a non-conventional, holistic, or natural approach to healthcare. Common CAM treatments may include acupuncture, massage therapy, meditation, or herbal remedies. | (Discrimination) | Not at all vs. a little bit | A little bit vs. somewhat | Somewhat vs. quite a bit | Quite a bit vs. very much |
| CAM is effective. | 3.18 | −2.20 | −0.83 | 0.39 | 1.27 |
| I prefer CAM over conventional medicine. | 2.80 | −0.49 | 0.15 | 0.91 | 1.55 |
| It is important to be open to CAM. | 2.65 | −2.06 | −1.00 | −0.12 | 0.65 |
| CAM can be used to treat serious illness. | 2.43 | −1.51 | −0.43 | 0.60 | 1.35 |
| CAM can prevent health problems. | 2.27 | −1.99 | −0.78 | 0.46 | 1.39 |
| I prefer natural remedies. | 2.15 | −1.38 | −0.33 | 0.57 | 1.31 |
*
Response categories are: Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Almost Always