Understanding the Second Victim Experience Among Multidisciplinary Providers in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of second victim experience (SVE) among obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) clinical and nonclinical healthcare workers and compare healthcare workers who did and did not identify as a second victim (SV) in the last year.

Methods

The validated Second Victim Experience and Support Tool and additional questions designed to explore SVE topics specific to OBGYN healthcare workers were administered to a multidisciplinary group.

Results

Of 571 individuals sent a survey link, 205 completed the survey: 117 worked in obstetrics (OB), 73 in gynecology (GYN), and 15 in both areas. Overall, 44.8% of respondents identified as an SV sometime during their career, 18.8% within the last 12 months. Among nonclinical staff res

SUBMITTER: Rivera-Chiauzzi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8521555 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature