Table 2 Descriptive statistics of psychosocial work-environment factors among ambulance personnel compared to the core Danish work force
Ambulance personnel | Workforce in general | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
COPSOQ (range: 0–8) | |||
Quantitative Demands | 1.9 (1.2) | 3.3 (1.8) | <0.000 |
Work Pace | 4.3 (1.0) | 4.7 (1.6) | <0.000 |
Emotional Demands | 4.2 (1.3) | 3.3 (2.1) | <0.000 |
Influence at work | 2.9 (1.6) | 4.1 (1.8) | <0.000 |
Possibilities for development | 5.9 (1.2) | 5.2 (1.5) | <0.000 |
Meaning of work | 6.6 (1.1) | 6.0 (1.3) | <0.000 |
Commitment to workplace | 6.0 (1.4) | 4.8 (1.8) | <0.000 |
Predictability | 4.6 (1.4) | 4.6 (1.7) | 0.698 |
Role clarity | 6.0 (1.2) | 5.7 (1.4) | <0.000 |
Vertical trust | 5.0 (1.5) | 5.4 (1.5) | <0.000 |
Justice and respect | 4.5 (1.4) | 4.8 (1.5) | <0.000 |