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Table 3 Factor loadings for the 22 items

From: Assessing preoperative hope and expectations related to functional neurosurgery: a new questionnaire

#

Item

PE

PH

RC1

RC2

RC1

RC2

1

To be satisfied with my life

− 0.028

0.662

0.088

0.742

2

To reduce symptoms of my disease

− 0.406

0.430

− 0.142

0.671

3

To be independent in my personal care

0.734

− 0.050

0.750

− 0.301

4

To feel good about myself

0.644

− 0.051

0.603

0.136

5

To be satisfied with my relationship / romantic life

0.378

0.413

0.657

0.083

6

To be able to travel alone (e.g., driving, taking public transport)

0.317

0.073

0.235

0.039

7

To be satisfied with my physical appearance

0.900

− 0.173

0.755

− 0.359

8

To get better sleep quality

0.160

0.349

0.311

− 0.098

9

To be satisfied with my social life (family, friends)

0.740

0.065

0.726

− 0.043

10

To be able to achieve my projects

0.588

− 0.132

0.438

0.386

11

To be able to participate in leisure activities (e.g., sports, travel)

0.594

0.221

0.588

0.030

12

To feel more like myself

0.909

− 0.299

0.734

0.012

13

To be satisfied with my intellectual functioning (e.g., concentration, memory)

− 0.075

0.848

0.169

0.640

14

To be satisfied with my sex life

0.296

0.380

0.660

0.002

15

To be able to work (professional activity, housework)

0.368

0.430

0.558

0.106

16

To be like everyone else

0.661

0.022

0.366

0.191

17

Not to experience negative feelings (e.g., sad, anxious)

0.733

− 0.113

0.660

0.078

18

To feel comfortable in social situations (e.g., outings, parties)

0.643

0.218

0.703

0.097

19

To be able to enjoy life

0.361

0.442

0.646

0.327

20

To be less tired, have more energy

0.344

0.321

0.593

− 0.106

21

To reduce physical pain

0.411

0.248

0.557

− 0.087

22

To get off medications

− 0.536

0.909

0.255

0.797

  1. Bold values indicate items loading consistently across the two PHEQ dimensions