Table 4

Scale means by professional role

PhysiciansNursesp Value
Mean (SD)Mean (SD)
Likelihood of Speaking Up Index26.5 (4.7)26.7 (4.5)0.82
Harm Index7.5 (1.4)8.4 (0.9)<0.001
Work Stress Index27.1 (6.3)22.9 (5.0)<0.001
Disruptive Behaviour Scale20.8 (4.7)23.7 (4.0)0.002
IPIP Bravery Scale35.7 (5.3)36.4 (5.7)0.56
IPIP Assertiveness Scale36.1 (4.8)35.9 (5.1)0.85
SAQ Teamwork Climate25.8 (3.3)24.6 (2.9)0.046
SAQ Safety Climate28.3 (5.4)29.0 (3.7)0.42
SAQ Stress Recognition20.5 (4.8)21.5 (4.5)0.52
  • Two-sided t test, α=0.05.

  • IPIP, International Personality Item Pool; SAQ, Safety Attitudes Questionnaire.