Table 4.
Factor loadings from confirmatory factor analysis.
| Latent factor and items | Loadings | P value | |
| Physician-based metrics |
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Level of trust in provider’s decision | 0.98 | <.001 |
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How well provider explains medical conditions | 0.99 | <.001 |
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How well provider listens and answers questions | 0.99 | <.001 |
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Spends appropriate amount of time with patients | 0.98 | <.001 |
| Office-based metrics |
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Ease of scheduling urgent appointments | 0.92 | <.001 |
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Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc. | 0.93 | <.001 |
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Staff friendliness and courteousness | 0.95 | <.001 |