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ArticleJournal of nursing management2026

Psychological Recovery of "Second Victims" After Adverse Events: Experiences From Generation Z Emergency Nurses.

Yue Liu, Yu Zhang, Xiaoxia Zhu, Jingyi Zou, Jiani Zheng, Shuyang Liu, Chunwei Chi, Li Zeng, Jinxia Jiang

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Yue LiuNursing Department, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China, tongji.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7565-3028
Yu ZhangNursing Department, Community Health Service Center of Pengpu New Village Street of Shanghai Jing'an District, Shanghai, 200435, China.
Xiaoxia ZhuCentral Sterilized Supply Department, First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200438, China.
Jingyi ZouNursing Department, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China, tongji.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1670-5117
Jiani ZhengNursing Department, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China, tongji.edu.cn.
Shuyang LiuNursing Department, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China, tongji.edu.cn.
Chunwei ChiNursing Department, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China, tongji.edu.cn.
Li ZengNursing Department, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China, tongji.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5928-7525
Jinxia JiangNursing Department, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China, tongji.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6999-1709

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Science and Technology Innovation Plan Of Shanghai Science and Technology Commission 24692112300
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Abstract

backgroundThe second victim (SV) phenomenon is common among nurses in emergency departments. SVs may experience positive changes and achieve psychological recovery due to new insights or gains, even while enduring second victim syndrome (SVS). Generation Z emergency nurses (ENs) in China possess distinct life experiences compared with previous generations, and their work characteristics influence their psychological recovery experiences.

objectiveThis study aimed to investigate the psychological recovery experiences of Generation Z ENs who served as SVs after adverse events.

methodsThis study employed a descriptive phenomenological approach. From April to May 2024, semistructured in-depth interviews were conducted with eleven Generation Z ENs from a tertiary hospital in Shanghai. The Colaizzi seven-step framework was employed for data analysis.

resultsThree themes and eight subthemes emerged: shock and stress, reconstruction and remodeling, and gain and growth.

conclusionAs SVs, positive introspection, resilience mobilization, and the receipt of emotional first aid facilitated the reconstruction and growth of Generation Z ENs. To create effective strategies, managers should prioritize the work characteristics and needs of Generation Z ENs at various stages of psychological recovery, emphasizing self-efficacy, collective agency, and social capital. The findings of this study are relevant to the development and implementation of future SV support programs.

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Emergency NursingNursesAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultChinaFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchStress, PsychologicalGeneration Znursing staffpatient safetypsychological recoverysecond victimsupport programs

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