Table 2 Means, standard deviations, ceiling effects, floor effects, and Cronbach's Alphas for the total Scale and Model 4 factors (n = 409)
Items of HHNJS-J Model 4 (α = .91) and factors with Cronbach’s alphas | Mean | SD | Ceiling effect | Floor effect | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Relationship with patients (α = 0.81) | |||||
1 | Patients are satisfied with the care that I provide | 3.64 | 0.59 | 4.23 | 3.05 |
2 | The relationships I have built with patients are valuable | 3.99 | 0.51 | 4.49 | 3.48 |
3 | I am helping to maintain or improve patients’ quality of life | 3.97 | 0.45 | 4.42 | 3.52 |
4 | My job is important and fulfilling | 4.08 | 0.70 | 4.77 | 3.38 |
5 | The patient care that I provide conforms to professional standards (ethical norms and accountability) | 3.97 | 0.54 | 4.51 | 3.43 |
24 | I can carry out every task that my job requires | 3.57 | 0.73 | 4.31 | 2.84 |
Relationship with colleagues (α = 0.90) | |||||
6 | Being able to get support from my colleagues is a good aspect of my job | 4.13 | 0.62 | 4.74 | 3.51 |
7 | I am getting along with the nurses with whom I work | 4.14 | 0.68 | 4.81 | 3.46 |
8 | I have a cooperative relationship with the nurses with whom I work | 4.09 | 0.72 | 4.80 | 3.37 |
9 | I have colleagues whom I can trust and rely on | 4.17 | 0.72 | 4.89 | 3.46 |
Professional pride (α = 0.86) | |||||
10 | If I were to choose my specialty again, I would probably choose home health nursing | 3.66 | 1.04 | 4.70 | 2.62 |
11 | I would like to recommend my job to other health professionals | 3.69 | 0.94 | 4.63 | 2.75 |
12 | I speak with pride when I discuss my job with others | 3.95 | 0.86 | 4.80 | 3.09 |
Relationship with doctors (α = 0.81) | |||||
13 | Doctors respect my opinions regarding home care patients | 3.42 | 0.79 | 4.20 | 2.63 |
14 | Doctors treat me as a colleague, a nursing specialist | 3.26 | 0.85 | 4.12 | 2.41 |
Relationship with institution (α = 0.76) | |||||
15 | I am content with the professional relationship that we have with the nurse administrator of this facility | 3.56 | 0.90 | 4.46 | 2.65 |
16 | I have some influence on organizational policy changes at this facility | 2.92 | 1.05 | 3.97 | 1.87 |
17 | I have the opportunity to develop skills that will advance my nursing expertise at this facility | 3.49 | 0.89 | 4.38 | 2.60 |
25 | I can handle the growing demand for documentation in home health nursing | 3.22 | 0.80 | 4.02 | 2.43 |
Autonomy and control (α = 0.78) | |||||
18 | I can adjust my working hours if necessary | 3.65 | 0.93 | 4.58 | 2.72 |
19 | I can change my working hours more flexibly than other clinical nurses | 3.53 | 0.99 | 4.52 | 2.54 |
20 | I can adequately manage my time outside of work | 3.45 | 0.93 | 4.39 | 2.52 |
21 | I independently make important decisions in my daily work | 3.64 | 0.84 | 4.47 | 2.80 |
Salary and benefits (α = 0.62) | |||||
27 | I am satisfied with my current salary | 2.84 | 1.09 | 3.92 | 1.75 |
28 | The pay scale at this facility needs improvement | 2.52 | 0.96 | 3.47 | 1.56 |
30 | I am satisfied with the employee benefits provided at this facility | 2.85 | 1.02 | 3.87 | 1.84 |