Table 2 Results of exploratory factor analysis

Factor 1

Autonomy 1

I was given the opportunity to make decisions independently about my patients’ care.

0.889

-0.027

0.004

-0.142

Autonomy 3

I felt comfortable making decisions independently about my patients’ care.

0.850

-0.085

0.034

-0.013

Advocacy 1

I was vocal and assertive about my patients’ best treatment/care.

0.654

0.086

-0.143

0.119

Advocacy 2

I felt comfortable telling the attending what I felt was the right thing to do for my patients, rather than just letting them decide.

0.625

0.082

-0.016

0.148

Advocacy 3

I challenged the team as needed if I felt it was in my patients’ best interest, no matter how much push back I got.

0.459

-0.088

0.091

0.296

Continuity of care

I ensured good continuity of care even when I was absent from the service.

0.374

0.164

0.164

0.057

Factor 2

Perceived ownership

I felt a strong sense of ownership of my patients’ care.

0.067

0.852

-0.022

0.003

RAFT 4

I felt responsible for my patients’ care, even after my shift ended.

-0.076

0.718

0.033

0.061

Factor 3

RAFT 2

I personally made sure to go back and check that all orders were actually carried out.

-0.046

-0.098

0.749

0.124

RAFT 3

When carrying out my patient’s management plan, I took extra care to make sure that things did not fall through the cracks.

0.033

0.245

0.617

-0.130

Factor 4

Knowledge

I was the “go-to” person for knowledge about my patients.

0.113

0.079

-0.113

0.771

Initiative

I was proactive in checking up on my patients, rather than being called with questions or concerns.

0.009

0.076

0.123

0.565

Communication

I made sure that the nursing staff was updated with the day’s plan.

0.069

-0.097

0.270

0.404

42.7

5.6

5.3

2.3