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Table 2 Students’ perceptions of student-patient relationship (n = 1664)

From: Healthcare student-patient relationship and the quality of the clinical learning environment – a cross-sectional study

Brief description of item content of SPR Scale

Number of items

Cronbach’s α

Students (n = 1664)

Meana (Sd)

Facilitative student-patient relationship

13

.90

7.9 (1.6)

Mutual understanding in students’ and patients’ best interest.

  

9.1 (1.5)

Student listened to patients’ concerns.

  

8.7 (2.0)

Student encouraged patients.

  

8.7 (1.9)

Student discussed confidential matters with patients.

  

8.5 (2.1)

Student talked with patients about their emotions.

  

8.4 (2.1)

Student’s actions were guided by patients’ wishes.

  

8.2 (2.2)

Student knew patients as individuals.

  

8.0 (2.5)

Patients as experts of their own situation.

  

8.0 (2.2)

Patients presented views about care.

  

8.0 (2.3)

Patients provided valuable information about illness.

  

7.8 (2.5)

Student acted as patient advocate.

  

7.7 (3.0)

Patients gave feedback on student actions.

  

6.5 (2.9)

Patients instructed students in care activities.

  

4.4 (3.2)

  1. aVery weak = 0–2.0, Weak = 2.1–4.0, Satisfactory = 4.1–6.0, Good = 6.1–8.0, Very good (to be pursued) = 8.1–10