Research Article
Psychometric Evaluation of the Chinese Version of the Patient Perceptions of Empowerment Scale (PPES)
Table 3
Completely standardized solution for the second-order four-factor models (
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| Variables | Estimates | Construct reliability* | Totally cumulative variances |
| Information | 0.88 | 0.93 | 0.77 | (1) The staff gave me clear information on how best to manage my illness. | 0.84 | | | (2) Overall, I felt that I was talked at by the staff rather than listened to. | 0.79 | | | (3) I wish I could have had more say in my treatment and care. | 0.68 | | | Decision | 0.89 | 0.80 | 0.72 | (6) I felt that I always gave my consent before a clinical procedure was carried out. | 0.78 | | | (7) I always felt that the purpose of my prescribed medication was fully explained. | 0.65 | | | Individual | 0.75 | 0.93 | 0.76 | (10) The staff did everything possible to help me with anxieties over my illness. | 0.84 | | | (11) The staff was always helpful and understanding over visiting times. | 0.90 | | | (12) I felt that I was being treated as an individual by all members of staff. | 0.55 | | | Self-management | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.62 | (14) I had to ask for advice about what I should and should not do on discharge. | 0.59 | | | (15) At no time did I feel that the truth about my condition was being hidden from me. | 0.55 | | | (17) From time to time the staff gave me contradictory advice about my condition. | 0.71 | | |
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Estimate value greater than 0.50, construct reliability greater than 0.60, and totally cumulative variances higher than 0.50 were acceptable.
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