Table 6 The most effective strategies for managing GP registrar stress
Coping Strategies | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
Debrief with peers/colleagues | 78 | 34 |
Seeing a clinician | 55 | 7 |
Regular organised leisure activities | 53 | 5 |
Education sessions on identifying/coping with stress | 50 | 18 |
Regular organised sport or fitness activity | 49 | 9 |
Relaxation training (eg., meditation) | 40 | 4 |
Facilitate greater support from family or peers | 43 | 8 |
Time management course | 42 | 2 |
A targeted approach, addressing the specific problems | 39 | 8 |
A buddy system focussing on immediate strategies | 38 | 6 |
Online or face-to-face support groups | 31 | 4 |
Easy to use self-help book with handy tips | 25 | 1 |