Table 2

 CMC—methods used and their helpfulness

Used“Very helpful”
n%n%
Talking with colleagues33871847
Thinking about positive benefits of your work30791232
Looking forward to off duty28741437
Thinking about outside interests/distractions2258821
Keeping thoughts/feelings to yourself225838
Black humour2155513
Thinking about own family2053411
Avoid thinking about what you are doing184738