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Table 1 Examples of the interventions implemented by the health board in response to COVID-19 pandemic

From: ‘Fix the issues at the coalface and mental wellbeing will be improved’: a framework analysis of frontline NHS staff experiences and use of health and wellbeing resources in a Scottish health board area during the COVID-19 pandemic

Organisational interventions

Facilities (Free parking, hot food available on nightshift, additional break spaces)

Communication (COVID briefing, move to virtual meetings)

Compliance with public health measures (Signage, social distancing, Perspex screens)

Organisation of clinical settings (Introduction of red and green areas, flexible work patterns)

Technology (Move to Microsoft Teams, virtual consultations, telephone triage)

Physical and mental relaxation interventions

Yoga and exercise

Massage and complementary therapies

Art therapy

Silent disco

Wellbeing hubs / rest areas

Wellbeing apps

Mindfulness and breathing awareness training

Cognitive behavioural interventions

Psychological and counselling services

Team check-ins/huddles

Telephone helplines

Self-care resources