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The research aims to assess the psychometric properties of the PCAT-S in Australian general practice settings.

February 9, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Psychometric properties of the Adult Primary Care Assessment Tool Short form (PCAT-S) among high-risk patients in Australian general practice

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Evaluates psychometric properties of PCAT-S in high-risk patients, suggesting areas for tool improvement.

The research aims to assess the psychometric properties of the PCAT-S in Australian general practice settings.
Analyzed data from 715 participants in a cluster RCT.
Assessed internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha.
Conducted confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses.
Three subscales showed satisfactory internal consistency: First Contact – Utilization, Ongoing Care, and Comprehensiveness.
Remaining subscales exhibited weak internal consistency.
Factor analyses indicated potential model misspecification and noted deviations from the hypothesized structure.

Bui et al. (2026) studied this question.

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