Table 5

Ranking by importance of potential strategies to alleviate stress: 6=highest to 1=lowest

CauseNumber respondingRespondents ranking, nMean±SD ranking
HighestSecond highest
Relief form specific duties27296633.54±1.42
Mentoring26343512.92±1.42
Resolution of a specific issue27260542.76±1.72
Taking time off work26041472.65±1.61
Training programme25530462.55±1.49
Other23817101.03±1.57