ArticleJournal of advanced nursing2025
Registered nurses' emotional responses to medication errors and perceived need for support: A qualitative descriptive analysis.
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- Nursing Perceptions of the Intended Use of Artificial Intelligence to Prevent Medication Errors: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.Journal of clinical nursing · 2026Article
- Clinical Nurses as Second Victims After Patient Safety Incidents: A Meta-Synthesis of Experiences, Coping and Support Needs.Journal of nursing management · 2026Review
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- Registered nurses' emotional responses to medication errors and perceived need for support: A qualitative descriptive analysis.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Article
- Translation and psychometric validation of the Finnish version of the revised second victim experience and support tool: a pilot study.BMC nursing · 2025Article
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Abstract
aimsTo identify the contributing factors behind the second victim phenomenon, describe the emotional responses of nurses after medication errors, assess the support received by them after errors and recognize the need for a suitable support program for second victims.
designQualitative descriptive design.
methodsEleven in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted among registered nurses studying advanced degrees at a University in Finland during November 2021-April 2022. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.
resultsThe study results revealed four themes with various sub-themes which included: contributing factors behind the second victim phenomenon; emotional responses of nurses after error; support received by nurses; and the desired need for a support program for second victims. The severity of the error and the negative work environment acted as catalysts for the second victim phenomenon among nurses. A "bitter aftermath" of emotions and a sense of insufficient support added further risk to already stressed and anxious nurses.
conclusionsThis study identifies the early exploratory and enduring impact of memories associated with medication errors, some of them haunting nurses for long periods of time. Further, the need for support at different levels is highlighted to reduce the impact of negative emotions generated among nurses after medication errors. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION: Through the lens of this study, it has been possible to identify contributing factors behind the second-victim phenomenon and enduring symptoms that make nurses vulnerable to becoming second victims of medication incidents. IMPACT: This study addresses the aftermath effect of medication errors from the perspective of nurses involved with such incidents. It provides valuable insights for healthcare managers and nurse leaders to establish a just and blame-free culture in healthcare organizations and help emotionally traumatized nurses cope effectively after error. REPORTING
methodThe research adheres to Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) guidelines. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or public contribution.
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