Perceived Quality of Medical Care – PQMC

Q: How many questions does the Perceived Quality of Medical Care – PQMC have?

The Perceived Quality of Medical Care – PQMC contains 6 items and takes approximately 2 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the Perceived Quality of Medical Care – PQMC scored?

Scores range from 6 to 42. Interpretation levels: Low Perceived Quality (6-18), Moderate/Undecided Perceived Quality (19-29), High Perceived Quality (30-42).

Q: Is the Perceived Quality of Medical Care – PQMC free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Perceived Quality of Medical Care – PQMC was developed by Virginia P. Richmond, Ralph S. Smith, Alan M. Heisel, & James C. McCroskey (1998). It is designed to measure Perceived Quality of Medical Care. The scale is intended for use with Adults.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 6 items.

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 1 = 1 (Strongly associate with left adjective), 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4 (Undecided), 5 = 5, 6 = 6, 7 = 7 (Strongly associate with right adjective).

The scale includes 4 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.

Scoring

Items are summed to produce a total score.

Total scores range from 6 to 42. Interpretation guidelines:

Low Perceived Quality: 6 – 18
Moderate/Undecided Perceived Quality: 19 – 29
High Perceived Quality: 30 – 42

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.