The impact of adverse patient events among German anesthesiologists : A cross-sectional survey on the second victim phenomenon (SeViD-X).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adverse patient events are an inevitable part of an anesthesiologist's work. When such incidents occur, they may lead to significant emotional and psychological distress in healthcare providers-a phenomenon known as the Second Victim Phenomenon (SVP). While international evidence of SVP exists, data from German anesthesiologists remain scarce.

Objective

This study aimed to determine the prevalence, symptom severity, recovery time, and available support structures for second victims among German anesthesiologists and to identify individual and workplace-related risk and protective factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted using the validated SeViD questionnaire. The survey assessed five domains: demographics, SVP experience and symptoms, suppor

SUBMITTER: Bexten T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12427107 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature