Factors and item to total correlation of QLSM-DBS, “deep brain stimulation”
| QLSM-DBS “deep brain stimulation” | ||
|---|---|---|
| Factor | Item | Factor loading |
| (1) Reliability of the neurostimulator | ||
| Reliability of stimulator | 0.85 | |
| Safety of stimulator in the case of falls | 0.79 | |
| Life span of battery | 0.77 | |
| Safety near magnetic fields | 0.70 | |
| (2) Inconspicuousness of the neurostimulator (casing, cable, scars) | ||
| Inconspicuousness of stimulator casing | 0.97 | |
| Inconspicuousness of stimulator cable | 0.97 | |
| Inconspicuousness of stimulator scars | 0.96 | |
| (3) Independent handling/manipulation of the neurostimulator | ||
| Change stimulator settings (amplitude) oneself | 0.93 | |
| Switch stimulator on and off oneself | 0.90 | |
| Feel safe in handling the stimulator | 0.72 | |
| (4) Medical care (quality, availability) | ||
| Possibility of getting into contact with caring medical staff | 0.91 | |
| Distance to treatment centre | 0.89 | |
| Quality of medical treatment | 0.63 | |
| (5) Absence of bodily symptoms/side effects of the neurostimulation | ||
| Ability to control salivation | 0.82 | |
| Sensation of heat, sweating | 0.80 | |
| Paralysis of tongue | 0.71 | |
| Formication | 0.59 | |