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Moving on after critical incidents in health care: a qualitative study of the perspectives and experiences of second victims

Buhlmann M, Ewens B, Rashidi A. Moving on after critical incidents in health care: A qualitative study of the perspectives and experiences of second victims. J Adv Nurs. Epub 2022 Apr 22. doi: 10.1111/jan.15274.

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May 11, 2022
Buhlmann M, Ewens B, Rashidi A. J Adv Nurs. 2022;78(9):2960-2972.
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The term “second victims” describes clinicians who experience emotional or physical distress following involvement in an adverse event. Nurses and midwives were interviewed about “moving on” from the impact of a critical incident. Five main themes were identified: Initial emotional and physical response, the aftermath, long-lasting repercussions, workplace support, and moving on. Lack of organizational support exacerbated the nurses’ and midwives’ responses.

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Buhlmann M, Ewens B, Rashidi A. Moving on after critical incidents in health care: A qualitative study of the perspectives and experiences of second victims. J Adv Nurs. Epub 2022 Apr 22. doi: 10.1111/jan.15274.

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