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 |
Mean scores (Standard deviation) and T-tests.