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Table 2 Initial 50 student items and associated feedback attributes

From: The use of factor analysis and abductive inference to explore students’ and practitioners’ perspectives of feedback: divergent or congruent understanding?

Items – Student inventorya

Feedback Attributeb

1.1

I was encouraged to evaluate my own practice

Process

1.2

I was encouraged to reflect on my evaluation

1.3

I had an opportunity to share my reflection as part of the feedback process

2.1

The learning goals for my practice were agreed in advance with my assessor/nurse

Criteria-based

2.2

Feedback was based on the agreed learning goals

2.3

Feedback related to specific standards

2.4

Feedback was relevant to what was expected of me

3.1

Feedback was informed by observation of my practice

Multiple forms and sources of evidence

3.2

Feedback was informed by multiple sources

4.1

I asked for feedback3

Desired

4.2

I appreciated the feedback

4.3

Feedback was welcomed

5.1

There was enough time for feedback

Timely

5.2

Feedback was not rushed

5.3

Feedback was timely

5.4

Feedback occurred at an agreed time

6.1

Feedback was specific to my learning needs

Responsive to the learner

6.2

Feedback was relevant to my situation

6.3

I was encouraged to be involved in feedback conversations

6.5

I had the opportunity to clarify feedback

6.6

I was encouraged to ask questions to help me understand the feedback

6.7

I understood what the feedback meant

7.1

The amount of feedback was manageable

Frequent

7.2

Feedback was regular

7.3

Feedback was planned

7.4

Feedback was expected

8.1

Learning goals were reviewed based on feedback

Future-focused

8.2

Learning goals were modified based on feedbackc

8.3

Feedback motivated me to change

8.4

Feedback helped me to know how to improve my practice

9.1

I felt comfortable sharing my opinion/viewpoint

Reciprocal

9.2

I felt I was listened to

9.3

Feedback was communicated in a way I understood

10.1

Feedback was respectful

Skilful interaction

10.2

Feedback was clear

10.3

Feedback was non-judgemental

10.4

Feedback was non-threatening

10.5

Feedback focused on my practice

10.6

My emotional needs were considered

10.7

Feedback was specific not general

10.8

Feedback addressed specific area/s of my practice

11.1

Feedback was offered in more than one way

Multidimensional

11.2

Feedback was offered in different ways

11.3

Feedback was offered at multiple times

11.4

Feedback focused on my knowledge

11.5

Feedback focused on my performance

11.6

My decision making process was considered

11.7

Feedback encouraged me to share my feelings about different experiences

11.8

Feedback encouraged me to think about how my individual beliefs/values influenced my practice

11.9

Feedback encouraged me to think about what motivates me to learn

12.1

Feedback is important to me

Global items

12.2

The communication regarding my performance was labelled as ‘feedback’

12.3

Overall, the feedback shared reinforced my practice

12.4

Overall, the feedback helped me change my practice

12.5

Overall, the feedback made me think differently about my practice

  1. a Item 9.4 removed prior to analysis as non-comparable item; item 6.4 removed – duplicate of item 10.2
  2. b Ossenberg, C., Henderson, A., & Mitchell, M. (2019). What attributes guide best practice for effective feedback? A scoping review. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 24 [2]:383–401
  3. c Initial item removal based on correlation ≤ .2
  4. Items retained in the final 23-item student inventory are in bold
  5. Items eliminated from the final 23-item student inventory are in italics