Factor 1 – "LEARNING" 13 items – Cronbach's α = 0.861 Skewness = -1.064 |
2 I can't see the point in learning communication skills * |
6 I haven't got time to learn communication skills * |
7 Learning communication skills is interesting |
8 I can't be bothered to turn up to sessions on communication skills * |
10 Learning communication skills has improved my ability to communicate with patients |
11 Communication skills teaching states the obvious and then complicates it * |
12 Learning communication skills is fun |
13 Learning communication skills is too easy * |
18 When applying for medicine, I thought it was a really good idea to learn communication skills |
21 I think it's really useful learning communication skills on the medical degree |
24 I find it difficult to take communication skills learning seriously * |
25 Learning communication skills is important because my ability to communicate is a lifelong skill |
26 Communication skills learning should be left to psychology students, not medical students * |
Factor 2 – "IMPORTANCE" 5 items – Cronbach's α = 0.532 Skewness = -0.581 |
1 In order to be a good doctor I must have good communication skills |
3 Nobody is going to fail their medical degree for having poor communication skills * |
4 Developing my communication skills is just as important as developing my knowledge of medicine |
19 I don't need good communication skills to be a doctor * |
22 My ability to pass exams will get me through medical school rather than my ability to communicate * |
Factor 3 – "RESPECTING" 4 items – Cronbach's α = 0.775 Skewness = -0.404 |
5 Learning communication skills has helped or will help me respect patients |
9 Learning communication skills has helped or will help facilitate my team-working skills |
14 Learning communication skills has helped or will help me respect my colleagues |
16 Learning communication skills has helped or will help me recognise patients' rights regarding confidentiality and informed consent |