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The European Researchers' Network Working on Second Victim (ERNST) Policy Statement on the Second Victim Phenomenon for Increasing Patient Safety.
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European Certification of Interventions in Support of Second Victims (RESCUE)
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17 citing papers in PubMed.
- Factors Associated With Second Victim Experiences and Outcomes Among Clinical Nurses in South Korea: A Cross-Sectional Study.Research in nursing & health · 2026Article
- Second victim experiences among Austrian nonphysician emergency medical services personnel : A cross-sectional analysis of symptom burden and associated factors.Wiener klinische Wochenschrift · 2026Article
- Preventive Support Strategies for the Second Victim Phenomenon in Nurses: A Mixed-Method Study.International nursing review · 2026Article
- Bridging the gap: disparities in perceptions of the "second victim" phenomenon between Israeli policymakers and frontline nurses.Human resources for health · 2026Article
- The Symptoms and Impacts Experienced by Healthcare Professionals as Second Victims After a Safety Incident: A Scoping Review.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Article
- Mapping the Second Victim Experience Among Western Nurses: A Scoping Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Clinical Nurses as Second Victims After Patient Safety Incidents: A Meta-Synthesis of Experiences, Coping and Support Needs.Journal of nursing management · 2026Review
- Stress Experiences and Support Needs of Nursing Managers in Patient Safety Incidents: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study.Journal of nursing management · 2026Article
- Patient safety and the second victim phenomenon in nursing and medical curricula: A qualitative study.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2025Article
- Standardizing second victim support: development of the RESCUE certification framework for health care institutions.BMC health services research · 2025Observational
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- The second victim experience and support tool: a cross-cultural adaptation, validation and psychometric evaluation of the Serbian version for pharmacy professionals (SR-SVEST-R).International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2025Article
- The second victim phenomenon´s impact in male and female healthcare workers: a scoping review.International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care · 2025Article
- Association of impostor phenomenon and burnout among Swiss residents and junior anaesthesiologists: results of a cross-sectional survey.BMC anesthesiology · 2025Observational
- Development of a Web-Based Intervention for Middle Managers to Enhance Resilience at the Individual, Team, and Organizational Levels in Health Care Systems: Multiphase Study.JMIR human factors · 2025Observational
- Assessing safety culture and second victim experience following adverse events among Romanian nurses: a cross-sectional study.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Key elements for designing effective second victim support interventions: a focus group study in European clinical settings.BMJ open · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: The second victim phenomenon refers to the emotional trauma healthcare professionals experience following adverse events (AEs) in patient care, which can compromise their ability to provide safe care. This issue has significant implications for patient safety, with AEs leading to substantial human and economic costs. Analysis: Current evidence indicates that AEs often result from systemic failures, profoundly affecting healthcare workers. While patient safety initiatives are in place, the psychological impact on healthcare professionals remains inadequately addressed. The European Researchers' Network Working on Second Victims (ERNST) emphasizes the need to support these professionals through peer support programs, systemic changes, and a shift toward a just culture in healthcare settings. Policy Options: Key options include implementing peer support programs, revising the legal framework to decriminalize honest errors, and promoting just culture principles. These initiatives aim to mitigate the second victim phenomenon, enhance patient safety, and reduce healthcare costs. Conclusion: Addressing the second victim phenomenon is essential for ensuring patient safety. By implementing supportive policies and fostering a just culture, healthcare systems can better manage the repercussions of AEs and support the wellbeing of healthcare professionals.
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