Table 3 Summary of the FA results showing factor loadings ≥ 0.30 on experiences and perceived challenges when providing dental care of older people in HHCS
Item | Factor loadings ≥ 0.30 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Factor 1 Time | Factor 2 Practical organization | Factor 3 Communication | |
Need for more time to gather information about changes in the patient’s medical condition | 0.876 | ||
Need for more time to gather information about the general anamnesis of the patient | 0.827 | ||
Need for more time to gather information about the patient’s needs | 0.757 | ||
Need for more time to update the patient’s medication list | 0.738 | ||
Need for more time to gather information about the diet and oral hygiene habits of the patient | 0.505 | ||
Need for more time to discuss practical facilitations/issues | 0.502 | ||
The equipment at the clinic is not adapted for patients with impaired functioning | 0.622 | ||
The scheduled appointment time is too short | 0.547 | ||
Ergonomic challenges for the patient make the treatment difficult | 0.495 | ||
Ergonomic challenges for the clinician make the treatment difficult | 0.471 | ||
The patient wants to continue in the private dental service, but is hindered by economic reasons | 0.370 | ||
Difficulties for the patient to attend the dental clinic | 0.302 | ||
Communication difficulties with the patient due to dementia, aphasia, hearing problems etc | -0.648 | ||
Patient resisting treatment | -0,616 | ||
Communication concerning dental treatment requires involvement of next of kin (patient’s relatives) | -0.561 | ||
Eigenvalues | 4.533 | 2.048 | 1.201 |
% of variance | 30.26 | 13.66 | 8.01 |
Cronbach’s alpha: overall = 0.832 | 0.855 | 0.674 | 0.644 |