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Second victim syndrome and turnover intention among critical care nurses.
Article in Discover mental health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- Leadership and Organizational Responses After Patient Safety Incidents: A Systematic Review of Second-Victim Outcomes and Evidence Gaps in Safety Behaviors.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- The impact of the second victim phenomenon on nurse turnover intentions and absenteeism: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC nursing · 2026Article
- Bridging the gap: disparities in perceptions of the "second victim" phenomenon between Israeli policymakers and frontline nurses.Human resources for health · 2026Article
- Stress Experiences and Support Needs of Nurses in Patient Safety Incidents: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundSecond victim syndrome (SVS) significantly affects healthcare professionals, particularly staff nurses working in critical care units, who often encounter traumatic events at work. This emotional turmoil can lead to increased turnover intention, posing challenges to workforce stability and patient care quality. Therefore, this study examined the relationship between the SVS and turnover intention among staff nurses working in critical care units.
methodThis study used a descriptive cross-sectional design. Staff nurses in Oman completed self-administered adopted questionnaires including the Second Victim Experience and Support Survey, and the Turnover Intention Scale. Data were collected between April and June 2024.
resultsA sample of 199 staff nurses participated in the study. The study revealed that most respondents had a moderate level of SVS (61.31%, n = 122). Approximately half of the respondents (50.25%, n = 100) reported a lower level of turnover. The results indicated that higher levels of SVS were positively and significantly associated with higher turnover intention (β = 0.18, SE = 0.012, p = 0.001, CI [0.007-0.055]).
conclusionThis study revealed a significant connection between SVS and staff nurses working in critical care units' intentions to leave their jobs in Oman, driven by emotional distress and inadequate support. Addressing these issues is vital for improving nurse retention and quality of patient care.
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