ArticleAnaesthesia2025
Patient safety incidents in anaesthesia: a qualitative study of trainee experience from a single UK healthcare region.
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- A qualitative exploration of stressors in anaesthesia training in the UK and mechanisms to improve resident wellbeing.Anaesthesia · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundAnaesthetic training has always had patient safety as part of the curriculum. However, there is limited emphasis on what happens when things do not go to plan. Our aims were to understand the impact of involvement in patient safety incidents on anaesthetic trainees in our region, to describe the range of support currently offered and put forward suggestions for improvement.
methodsAn initial electronic survey was sent to all anaesthetic trainees in a single UK healthcare region to capture qualitative and quantitative information on patient safety incidents. After completing the questionnaire, participants were asked to consent to involvement in a semi-structured interview to provide a more detailed understanding of the impact of safety incidents. Data were analysed from the questionnaires and interview transcripts using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis.
resultsThirty-four completed questionnaires were analysed revealing 27 trainees had been involved in a patient safety incident. Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted and six themes were identified: team dynamics (including adequacy of staffing and supportive departmental culture); context of the event; reflex immediate support post-event; working environment pending completion of the investigation; personal impact (including physical and mental health); and suggestions for future support.
conclusionThis study has shown the significant impact of safety incidents on anaesthetic trainees in one training region in the UK and highlights the importance of implementing early, tailored debriefs led by trained facilitators, the value of a supportive work environment and the need to raise awareness of system-based approaches to learning from incident investigations. Further research should guide the format and delivery of support for trainees to provide more helpful and timely interventions after patient safety incidents and reduce the risk of future harm to both patients and trainees.
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