Table 3 Wellbeing interventions performed by included studies
No | Author and year | Duration of data collection | Stages for data collection | Screening tool | Intervention | Duration of intervention | Wellbeing outcomes measured | Non-wellbeing outcomes measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Arora et al. [35] | 5 days | 2 stages: pre, post | ISAT (HR, salivary cortisol, STAI (6 item Likert scale)) | Mental practice | 2.5 h (0.5 h × 5 sessions) | Stress, anxiety | Mental imagery |
2 | Berridge et al. [34] | 1 month | 3 stages: pre, intermediate, post | Unspecified [17 item questionnaire used] | Preparation for Practice Course | 2 weeks | Anxiety | Confidence, preparedness |
3 | Bu et al. [36] | 3 months | 2 stages: pre, post | Unspecified [1 item questionnaire used] | Mindfulness course delivered by Breathworks | 12 h (2 h × 6 weeks) | Stress, overall wellbeing | None specified |
4 | Eisen et al. [37] | 1 year | 2 stages: pre, post | Unspecified (questionnaire used, details not given) | Mentorship programme with senior trainees | 1 year (unstructured mentoring) | Stress management, work-life balance | Demand for course, perceived value of programme, self-confidence, transferable skill acquisition |
5 | Pal et al. [38] | Unspecified | 2 stages: pre, post | GHQ12 | Mindfulness course; email support between sessions | 5 h (2.5 h × 2 sessions) | Anxiety | None specified |
6 | Webb et al. [39] | 1 year | 2 stages: pre, post | Unspecified (questionnaire used, unknown number of items) | Mentorship programme with second-year trainees | 1–2.5 h (0.5 h × 2–5 sessions) | Confidence, work-life balance | Transferable skill acquisition, time management |
7 | Wells et al. [40] | 8 months | 3 stages: pre, 2 months post, 6 months post | Unspecified (7 item questionnaire used, details given) | Undergoing assistantship prior to starting FY2 | 1 month | Anxiety | Confidence, preparedness, perceived value of programme |