Table 3 Scores for ward staff on subscales of the QPSNordic Questionnaire for Psychological and Social factors at work

Quantitative Demands

May 07

27

3.06

(workload, too much to do)

Dec 07

14

2.81

Decision Demands

May 07

32

3.77

(quick or complex decisions)

Dec 07

16

3.77

Learning Demands

May 07

33

2.67

(too difficult, need new skills)

Dec 07

16

2.60

Role Clarity

May 07

33

4.55

(clear objectives, responsibilities)

Dec 07

15

4.49

Positive Challenge

May 07

32

4.40

(challenging work, meaningful)

Dec 07

16

4.40

Support Manager

May 07

33

4.23

(support from manager, appreciated)

Dec 07

16

4.38

Support Colleagues

May 07

33

4.20

(support from co-workers)

Dec 07

16

4.21