Second Victim Experience: A Dynamic Process Conditioned by the Environment. A Qualitative Research.
Int J Public Health
; 69: 1607399, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Objectives:
When adverse events (AE) occur, there are different consequences for healthcare professionals. The environment in which professionals work can influence the experience. This study aims to explore the experiences of second victims (SV) among health professionals in Argentina.Methods:
A phenomenological study was used with in-depth interviews with healthcare professionals. Audio recordings and verbatim transcriptions were analyzed independently for themes, subthemes, and codes.Results:
Three main themes emerged from theanalysis:
navigating the experience, the environment, and the turning point. Subthemes were identified for navigating the experience to describe the process receiving the impact, transition, and taking action.Conclusion:
SVs undergo a process after an AE. The environment is part of this experience. It is a turning point in SVs' professional and personal lives. Improving the psychological safety (PS) environment is essential for ensuring the safety of SVs.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pessoal de Saúde
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Pesquisa Qualitativa
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Argentina
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article