Table 3 Construct validity from item sorting (%) on factors by patients, clinicians and researchers (N = 26)

Subscale: Patient-centered Interaction

1.Were you involved in planning your stay?

96.2

0.0

3.8

0.0

2.Have you been consulted about the treatment?

80.8

0.0

3.8

15.4

9.Have you received information about how the therapists assessed your health condition?

73.1

7.7

0.0

19.2

10.Have you received information about treatment options available to you?

50.0

3.8

3.8

42.3

11.Have you received information about the effects of the medication?

73.1

3.8

7.7

15.4

12.Have you received information about possible medication side effects?

73.1

7.7

0.0

19.2

13.Has the information been understandable?

69.2

3.8

11.5

15.4

15.Have you been involved in preparing your discharge?

92.3

0.0

7.7

0.0

Subscale: Outcome

3.Has your doctor or psychologist been able to help you?

7.7

80.8

11.5

0.0

4.Have nurses and other health personnel been able to help you?

7.7

73.1

19.2

0.0

5.Has your mental health improved?

0.0

84.6

15.4

0.0

6.Has your physical health improved?

3.8

84.6

11.5

0.0

7.Have you become better able to master your daily tasks?

11.5

80.8

3.8

3.8

16.Do you feel ready to be discharged now?

26.9

57.7

7.7

7.7

Subscale: Care and Safety

8.Have you felt safe in the department?

11.5

3.8

80.8

3.8

14.Have the health personnel treated you with respect?

7.7

7.7

80.8

3.8

17.Would you return here if you needed a new stay?

7.7

23.1

65.4

3.8

Subscale: Information on Rights

18.Have you received information about your right to access your medical record?

7.7

0.0

3.8

88.5

19.Have you been informed that you have opportunity to complain about the treatment?

7.7

0.0

3.8

88.5

20.Have you received information about your right to an individual plan?

15.4

0.0

7.7

76.9