Factor Two: Autonomy

I always work with awareness that I’m a professional

0.668

I always try to look back on my own work

0.652

I try to listen to the opinions of my colleagues and my boss

0.598

I am engaged in daily care, and take responsibility and prepare for my work

0.577

I try to have diverse ideas and views rather than stick to one idea

0.524

Factor Three: Positive assertiveness to colleagues, other members of the health care team

In order to provide good care to patients, I express my opinions assertively to my boss and colleagues/physicians

0.856

I note potential disadvantages to the patient, even if it goes against my boss and/or the doctor in charge

0.743

I actively speak up at committee meetings or study groups

0.545

I actively criticize others with my colleagues and my boss

0.498

Factor Four: Advocating for patient

I try to provide comprehensive care for the patient according to the life model

0.893

I respect the values of patients, so they can spend the rest of their lives as they want

0.632

Correlations between factors

1

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0.567

0.593

0.592

2

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0.569

0.586

3

‐

0.522

4

‐

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n = 1189, Factor loadings > 0.40 are in boldface. Internal Consistency (Alpha) 0.864