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Table 3 Results from exploratory factor analyses (i.e., factor loadings) a

From: Desired improvements of working conditions among medical assistants in Germany: a cross-sectional study

 

Working conditions

Reward from the supervisor

Task-related independence

I would like to work less hours.

0.809

  

I would like to have additional breaks.

0.698

  

I would like to have less multitasking.

0.625

  

I would like to have more staff at my workplace.

0.535

  

I would like to have different opening hours of the practice/clinic.

0.471

  

I wish for more appreciation for my work from my supervisor.

 

0.900

 

I wish for more understanding by my supervisor.

 

0.861

 

I would like to have a higher salary.

 

0.473

 

I would like to have more responsibility in my job.

  

0.738

I would like to have a greater scope of action and freedom of choice.

  

0.715

I would like to independently advise patients about their disease.

  

0.660

I would like to make home visits.

  

0.523

  1. aonly items with factor loadings approximately 0.5 or higher are shown