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Table 4 Comparison of original KFZA factors and factors determined in this study

From: Short Questionnaire for Workplace Analysis (KFZA): factorial validation in physicians and nurses working in hospital settings

Work aspects

KFZA factor

Items (item code)

Factors determined in this study

Job Content

Variability

Learning new skills (VS1)

VI Variability

Use of knowledge, skills and ability (VS2)

Variety of tasks (VS3)

Completeness of Task

Visibility of task accomplishment (GH1)

Completeness of product (GH2)

II Job Control

Resources

Job Control

Influence on sequence of activities (HS1)

Influence on work content (HS2)

Influence on work load and procedures (HS3)

Social Support

Social support by co-workers (SR1)

I Social Relationships

Social support by supervisors (SR2)

Social cohesion within the department (SR3)

Cooperation

Necessity of cooperation (ZU1)

Opportunity for social exchange with co-workers (ZU2)

Feedback from supervisors and co-workers (ZU3)

Stressors

Qualitative

Work Demands

Excessive complexity of tasks (QL1)

VII Qualitative Work Demands

Excessive demands on concentration (QL2)

Quantitative Work Demands

Workload (QN2)

IV Quantitative Work Demands

Time pressure (QN1)

Work Disruptions

Interruptions of workflow (AU2)

Lack of information, work materials or equipment (AU1)

V Workplace Environment

Workplace Environment

Unfavourable physicochemical conditions (UB1)

Insufficient work space and equipment (UB2)

Organizational Culture

Information and Participation

Information about organizational developments (IM1)

III Opportunities for Participation and Professional Development

Consideration of employee input (IM2)

Benefits

Continuous education (BL1)

Opportunities for advancement (BL2)

  1. Abbreviations: KFZA Kurzfragebogen zur Arbeitsanalyse (Short Questionnaire for Workplace Analysis)