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The Patient-Provider Relationship in Adolescent Oncology: AnExploratory Factor Analysis of a Thirteen-Item
Elizabeth J Siembida1, Kerry Moss2, Nina Kadan-Lottick3
1Department of Human Development of Family Studies, University of Connecticut, U-1058 Storrs, Connecticut.
Purpose:
The patient-provider relationship has been understudied in adolescents with cancer. The currentstudy describes an exploratory factor analysis of a patient-provider relationship self-report measure developed for use in adolescent oncology.
Methods:
A self-report measure was included in an iPad/tablet survey delivered to 102 adolescent cancer patients (diagnosed between the ages of 10 and 20). Principal factor analysis with promax rotation and a three-factor structure was specified.
Results:
The final solution identified three underlying dimensions of the patient-provider relationship-SupportingIndependence (69.7% variance explained; Cronbach's α = .89), Family-Centered Communication (50.0% variance explained; Cronbach's α = .73), and Respectful Relationships (40.1% variance; Cronbach's α = .66).
Discussion:
The current measure highlights the unique developmental place of adolescent cancer patients in their preference for aspects of both patient-centered and family-centered care. The current analysis begins to fill the need for adolescent-tailored measurement to assess the patient-provider relationship in this population.
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