From: Validation of the electronic Holistic Needs Assessment
Factor | Items | Reliability analysis | % Variance explained | Cumulative % variance explained |
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1 Emotional/spiritual | Anger or frustration, difficulty making plans, guilt, hopelessness, loneliness or isolation, loss of faith or other spiritual concerns, loss of interest/activities, loss of meaning or purpose in life, sadness or depression, worry, fear or anxiety | α = 0.784 | 15.574 | 15.574 |
2 Oral effectsa | Memory and concentrationa, sore or dry mouth, speech problems, taste/sight/hearing | α = 0.459 | 5.097 | 20.671 |
3 Activities of daily living | Getting around, housework or shopping, preparing meals or drinks, washing and dressing | α = 0.687 | 3.360 | 24.031 |
4 Caring/relationships | Caring responsibilities, children, other relatives/friends, partner | α = 0.610 | 2.955 | 26.986 |
5 Surgery | Contact/communication with NHS staff, wound care after surgery | α = 0.199 | 2.732 | 29.718 |
6 Physiological effects | High temperature or fever, hot flushes/sweating, sleep problems/nightmares, tired/exhausted or fatigued | α = 0.480 | 2.595 | 32.313 |
7 Toilet/pain | Breathing difficulties, Constipation, pain, passing urine, swollen tummy or limb | α = 0.456 | 2.524 | 34.837 |
8 Gut | Diarrhoea, eating or appetite, indigestion, nausea or vomiting | α = 0.450 | 2.372 | 37.209 |
9 Treatment outcomes | Dry, itchy or sore skin, tingling in hands/feet | α = 0.273 | 2.303 | 39.512 |
10 Practical | Insurance and travel, money or housing, transport or parking, work and education | α = 0.479 | 2.234 | 41.746 |
11 Sexuality | My appearance, sexuality | α = 0.317 | 2.222 | 43.968 |
12 Weight | Changes in weight | One item only | 2.166 | 46.084 |