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Table 6 Extracted factor loadings after varimax rotation

From: Measuring honesty in nursing: scale development and validation

Item number

Items

Factor loading

Factor 1

Factor 2

1

I am an honest person in my job and always tell the truth to my patients.

 

0.669

2

I answer patients’ questions honestly.

 

0.877

3

If an action for the patient is not performed during my shift, I honestly report it to the next shift staff.

0.662

 

4

I take responsibility for my individual errors and promptly take actions to correct and compensate for them.

0.620

 

5

To improve communication, I avoid lying and giving incorrect information to my patient.

 

0.768

6

I document the complete details of the care and treatment actions performed for my patient accurately and honestly.

0.599

 

7

In case of an allergic reaction in the patient due to my individual error, I promptly inform the doctor and other colleagues and immediately start treatment actions for the patient.

0.578

 

8

I perform patient care and treatment actions with precision, patience, and accuracy.

0.628