Table 2.
The comparison of NWES, PES, and CDMNS Score (N = 520)
| Variables | Mean ± SD | median (IQR) |
|---|---|---|
| NWES (total score: 26–156) | 122.39 ± 19.61 | 125.00(109.00,134.00) |
| NWES (potential point: 1–6) | 4.71 ± 0.75 | 4.81 (4.19,5.15) |
| Professional development | 4.63 ± 0.94 | 4.80 (4.00,5.20) |
| Support and care | 4.67 ± 0.96 | 5.00 (4.00,5.25) |
| midwives–physician relations | 4.84 ± 0.80 | 5.00 (4.50,5.25) |
| Recognition of value | 5.05 ± 0.67 | 5.00 (4.67,5.33) |
| Clinical autonomy | 4.90 ± 0.72 | 5.00 (4.50,5.25) |
| Salary and welfare | 4.12 ± 1.29 | 4.33 (3.08,5.00) |
| Staffing adequacy | 4.71 ± 0.88 | 5.00 (4.33,5.00) |
| PES (total score: 12–60) | 47.45 ± 6.97 | 43.00(47.50,53.00) |
| PES (potential point: 1–5) | 3.95 ± 0.58 | 3.96 (3.58,4.42) |
| Meaning | 4.17 ± 0.68 | 4.00 (4.00,5.00) |
| Self-determination | 4.06 ± 0.68 | 4.00 (3.67,4.67) |
| Self-efficacy or competence | 4.19 ± 0.57 | 4.00 (4.00,4.67) |
| Impact | 3.40 ± 0.88 | 3.33 (3.00,4.00) |
| CDMNS (total score: 40–200) | 143.03 ± 14.22 | 133.00(143.00,153.00) |
| CDMNS (potential point: 1–5) | 3.58 ± 0.36 | 3.58 (3.33,3.83) |
| Search for alternatives or options | 3.57 ± 0.43 | 3.50 (3.23,3.90) |
| Canvassing of objectives and values | 3.57 ± 0.37 | 3.60 (3.30,3.80) |
| Evaluation and re-evaluation of consequences | 3.76 ± 0.52 | 3.80 (3.40,4.10) |
| Search for information | 3.40 ± 0.37 | 3.40 (3.10,3.70) |
Abbreviation: (1) NWES: the scores of Nursing Work Environment scale; (2) PES: the score of the Psychological Empowerment Scale; (3) CDMNS: the score of Decision Making in Nursing Scale