Medical students' experiences, perceptions, and management of second victim: an interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The term second victim describes a healthcare professional who has been involved in an adverse event and feels wounded by the event. The effects of this experience differ. It can present as second victim syndrome, describing a wide range and degree of emotional and behavioural responses. Studies show that medical students can also experience second victim. The aim of this study was to elucidate medical students' experiences, perceptions, and management of second victim and second victim syndrome and to describe possible learning needs around these issues.

Methods

Thirteen medical students and two recent medical graduates participated in semi-structured focus group interviews. The interviews lasted 1.5-2 h and were audiotaped, transcribed, and analysed using Braun

SUBMITTER: Krogh TB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10598910 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature