Table 2.

Items from the preliminary Partners in Health scale for older adults (PIH‐OA) and results of the explanatory factor analysis (N=1127)

Items		Factor 1	Factor 2	Factor 3
1.	In general, this is what I know about the consequences of growing older	.915	−.009	−.017
2.	In general, this is what I know about care and support for the consequences of growing older	.816	.027	.024
9.	I keep an eye on the consequences of growing older and the signals my body sends me (such as walking with increased difficulty, less contact with others, more difficulty with housework and less fitness)	−.022	.967	−.011
10.	I take action when my body sends me signals that I am not very well, or when I notice that the consequences of growing older are becoming more serious for me	.036	.656	.130
11.	I am able to deal with the consequences of growing older in relation to my physical activities (for example walking or doing housework)	−.006	.036	.818
12.	I am able to deal with the consequences of growing older in relation to my feelings (such as emotions and spiritual wellbeing)	.071	−.010	.878
13.	I am able to deal with the consequences of growing older in relation to my social life (for example contact with other people)	.003	−.012	.836
14.	In general, I am able to live healthily (for example not smoking, moderate alcohol consumption, healthy eating or regular exercise)	−.100	.163	.462
Deleted items
3.	In general, this is what I know about the medication I am taking
4.	I take my medication in accordance with the prescription
5.	I perform activities to remain healthy or improve my health as agreed
6.	I decide about care and supervision along with the relevant care provider
7.	I am able to arrange care and support with my care provider which takes account of what I think is important
8.	I go to appointments arranged for me by my care provider

Note: The bold regressions coefficients indicate on which factor the item predominantly loaded.