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Table 2 Items summary data and final solution of an exploratory factor analysis for the RTWSE scale

From: Transcultural validation of the return-to-work self-efficacy scale in Korean patients with work-related injuries

RTWSE scale Item

Mean

SD

Factor loadings (S.E) a

Factor1

Factor2

Factor3

Meeting Job Demands

 2

Fulfill all of your duties and responsibilities?

6.28

3.09

0.65 (0.07)

0.08 (0.08)

− 0.01 (0.05)

 5

Meet expectations for job performance?

5.96

2.78

0.50 (0.07)

0.22 (0.08)

0.12 (0.07)

 6

Perform most of your daily activities at work?

5.55

2.97

0.70 (0.06)

−0.04 (0.08)

0.01 (0.05)

 9

Keep up with the pace at work?

5.37

2.80

0.94 (0.04)

− 0.08 (0.08)

− 0.08 (0.07)

 13

Meet your production requirements?

5.52

3.11

0.86 (0.04)

0.07 (0.07)

0.02 (0.04)

 15

Do everything you’re trained to do?

5.79

3.16

0.82 (0.04)

0.10 (0.07)

0.03 (0.05)

 18

Do your work without slowing others down?

5.59

2.91

0.93 (0.03)

−0.00 (0.03)

−0.06 (0.06)

Modifying Job Tasks

 1

Suggest to your supervisor ways to change your work to reduce discomfort?

5.50

3.14

   

 3

Change the type of work activities you do to reduce discomfort?

4.72

3.38

−0.06 (0.11)

0.72 (0.07)

−0.04 (0.08)

 7

Avoid re-injury?

6.83

3.04

   

 10

Modify the way you work to reduce discomfort?

5.88

3.17

0.22 (0.10)

0.69 (0.07)

−0.02 (0.04)

 12

Avoid activities that are likely to increase pain?

5.85

3.15

0.10 (0.10)

0.51 (0.08)

0.27 (0.07)

 14

Reduce your physical workload?

4.81

3.13

0.25 (0.09)

0.58 (0.07)

0.02 (0.05)

 19

Request changes in your workstation or work area to reduce discomfort?

5.68

3.28

−0.01 (0.02)

0.67 (0.05)

0.24 (0.07)

Communicating Needs to Others

 4

Explain any physical limitations you may have to your co-workers?

7.77

2.67

−0.08 (0.08)

0.02 (0.07)

0.64 (0.06)

 8

Get co-workers to help you with activities that might cause discomfort?

7.26

2.84

0.19 (0.08)

0.30 (0.08)

0.41 (0.07)

 11

Get emotional support from coworkers (such as listening or talking about your problem)?

7.31

2.66

0.07 (0.08)

0.15 (0.08)

0.53 (0.07)

 16

Describe to your supervisor the nature of your injury and your medical treatment?

8.09

2.39

−0.12 (0.07)

−0.01 (0.02)

0.89 (0.04)

 17

Discuss openly with your supervisor things that may contribute to your discomfort?

7.97

2.48

0.00 (0.01)

−0.06 (0.07)

0.95 (0.04)