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 |
Note. 1 = the percentage of registrars endorsing this strategy; 2 = the percentage of registrars overall that ranked the strategy as the most effective.