Psychological State Experienced by Gastroenterologists following Endoscopic Adverse Events: Insights from a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adverse events (AEs) are unintentional patient outcomes expected in medicine, but their impact on physicians remains underexplored.

Objectives

This study assessed the psychological state experienced by gastroenterologists following endoscopic AEs.

Methods

A nationwide online survey was sent to all registered gastroenterologists (n = 709). Psychological state was assessed using validated scales assessing psychological distress (DASS-21), professional quality of life (ProQOL-5), self-compassion (SCS-12), and shame feelings (OAS2). Results are presented as mean and 95% confidence interval.

Results

Seventy responded (9.87% response rate; median age 41; 41% female). Nearly all (99%) experienced AEs, most during polypectomy/mucosectomy (66%). None c

SUBMITTER: Martins M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12714361 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature