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. 2020 Mar 4;2019:200–209.

Table 3.

Example distinguishing statements for each attitude cluster, (P>0.05, +4=Most Agree, -4=Most Disagree)

Caregiver Personas Distinguishing Statement Ranking
Cooperative (15) “It’s important to know how serious the patient’s illness is” +4
Information Seekers (27) “It’s important that I have a positive relationship with the doctors and nurses” +2
(20) “I like to keep track of things by just paying attention and remembering” -3
Vocal Participators (17) “It’s important that I be an active participant in the patient’s healthcare” +4
(12) “It’s important that I am not a bother to the doctors and nurses” -4
Hands-off Safety Guardians (25)”It’s important to know what kinds of safety errors can happen with patients in our situation” +2
(30) “I prefer to leave decisions about the patient’s medical care up to the doctor.” 0
(32) “It’s important to get information at a time when I can focus” -4