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Table 4 Results of the VARIMAX rotated factor loading matrix for the PCTB**

From: Professional Care Team Burden (PCTB) scale – reliability, validity and factor analysis

Item

Factor

1

2

3

“Structural”

“Objective”

“Subjective”

(3) My work performance is respected by my colleagues.

0.70

0.16

0.20

(6) I can discuss work related issues with my colleagues.

0.80

0.07

0.00

(7) The feel that the contact with my superiors is good.

0.73

0.10

0.22

(8) I can participate in organizing the daily routine in my organization.

0.81

0.18

0.07

(10) The loss of ability to communicate in persons with dementia bothers me.*

0.10

0.78

0.17

(11) I can manage behaviours resulting from disorientation in persons with dementia.

0.20

0.71

0.22

(12) Difficult behaviours (Aggression, Wandering) of persons with dementia are difficult to bear.*

0.14

0.82

−0.04

(17) I can handle constructive critique.

0.16

0.07

0.69

(18) I can keep personal problems out of my daily work routine.

0.05

0.39

0.60

(19) My personal life/family environment is supportive and is able to unburden me.

0.12

0.02

0.79

  1. *Negatively poled items, **highest loadings are printed in bold face.