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. 2021 Nov 29;12:770955. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.770955

Table 2.

Overall effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on working conditions and possibility for recovery compared to the situation before the pandemic.

Survey item Estimate (95% CI) p -value
I know what is expected of me in my work −0.35 (−0.47 to −0.22) <0.001
The quantity of my work seems reasonable 0.26 (0.06 to 0.46) 0.01
I am able to take part in planning how my work is to be performed −0.40 (−0.59 to −0.20) <0.001
In my work, my skills and abilities are used in the right way 0.13 (−0.04 to 0.29) 0.1
My line manager helps me prioritize my work tasks as needed −0.17 (−0.42 to 0.08) 0.2
I can get help and support if emotionally stressful situations arise in my work −0.38 (−0.57 to −0.20) <0.001
I have scope for recovery during the work session through breaks and/or rests 0.07 (−0.16 to 0.31) 0.5
I look forward to going to work −0.29 (−0.45 to −0.13) <0.001
I can set thoughts about work aside in my free time −0.15 (−0.32 to 0.01) 0.07
I have enough energy to do other things after the end of my shift −0.06 (−0.25 to 0.13) 0.6
I feel rested and recovered after a couple of days off −0.20 (−0.38 to −0.01) 0.04
In general, would you say your health is** 0.06 (−0.05 to 0.18) 0.3
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Scale is reversed, less is better.