ArticleIrish journal of medical science2023
The psychological impact of adverse events on urology trainees.
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- Second victim syndrome in surgeons: systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of adverse events on surgeons.The British journal of surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Prevalence of posttraumatic stress symptoms among physicians - A meta-analysis.European psychiatry : the journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists · 2025Pooled it
- Uncovering unmet needs in healthcare teams: a cross-sectional study on the second victim phenomenon.Israel journal of health policy research · 2026Article
- Repercussions of the second victim phenomenon on health care workers: Scoping review.PloS one · 2026Article
- Physicians' appraisal of parental concerns: a qualitative assessment.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2025Article
- Beyond the operating room: addressing the "second-victim" phenomenon in surgical practice.European journal of medical research · 2024Review
- The psychological burden of major surgical complications in visceral surgery.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2024Article
- Preparing Trainees to Rebound from Surgical Complications.Current urology reports · 2024Review
- Surgeon and Surgical Trainee Experiences After Adverse Patient Events.JAMA network open · 2024Article
- Intraoperative adverse events among surgeons in Singapore: a multicentre cross-sectional study on impact and support.BMC health services research · 2024Article
- Second Victim Experience: A Dynamic Process Conditioned by the Environment. A Qualitative Research.International journal of public health · 2024Article
- Second Victims among German Emergency Medical Services Physicians (SeViD-III-Study).International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
introductionAdverse events (AE) are an inevitable reality in healthcare, with an incidence of 7.5-14.1% worldwide. AEs are recognised to cause psychological and emotional distress in healthcare workers, with surgeons being particularly susceptible. We report the first data on the emotional impact in relation to adverse events in surgeons in the Republic of Ireland (ROI).
methodsWe distributed a web-based survey to all urology trainees in the ROI. The questionnaire focused on trainees' personal account of AEs, their emotional response, perceived contributing factors and perceived benefit of support systems. The primary care PTSD screen (PC-PTSD-V) assessed for PTSD.
resultsA total of 16 responses were received from 12 (75%) registrars and 4 (25%) SHOs. Of the AEs reported, 12 (75%) were ≥ Clavien-Dindo 3b. Contributing factors identified included lapse of judgement (n = 6, 37.5%), risk of procedure (n = 7, 43%), lack of experience (n = 4, 25%). Anxiety (n = 8, 50%), guilt (n = 7, 44%) and sleep problems (n = 4, 25%) were the most reported emotional responses. Physical symptoms were reported in 2 (12%) trainees. A PC-PTSD-V score ≥ 3 was reported in 2 (12%) trainees. Most trainees (n = 13, 81%) reported talking to someone following the event with most (n = 12, 93%) talking to a consultant or NCHD colleague. Most respondents (n = 14, 87%) agreed that their training could better prepare them for the personal impact of AEs.
conclusionSurgical trainees report negative psychological and emotional responses that are consistent with second victim symptoms. Those surveyed felt that their training could better prepare them for the personal impact of such events.
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