Internal consistency of the PESQ dimensions
| PESQ DIMENSION | NO. OF ITEMS | CRONBACHα |
|---|---|---|
| Developing an ongoing partnership | 11 | .91 |
| Providing advocacy for the patient in the health care system | 4 | .81 |
| Starting from the patient’s situation | 8 | .92 |
| Legitimizing the illness experience | 2 | .69 |
| Acknowledging patient expertise on their own lives | 4 | .83 |
| Offering realistic hope | 4 | .86 |
PESQ—Patient Enabling Skills Questionnaire.