In search of an international multidimensional action plan for second victim support: a narrative review.

Deborah Seys; Massimiliano Panella; Sophia Russotto; Reinhard Strametz; José Joaquín Mira; Astrid Van Wilder; Lode Godderis; Kris Vanhaecht

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In search of an international multidimensional action plan for second victim support: a narrative review.

September 13, 2023

Seys D, Panella M, Russotto S, et al. BMC Health Serv Res. 2023;23(1):816.

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Clinicians who are involved in a patient safety incident can experience psychological harm. This literature review of 104 studies identified five levels of support that can be provided to healthcare workers after a patient safety incident – (1) prevention, (2) self-care of individuals and/or teams, (3) support by peers and triage, (4) structured professional support, and (5) structured clinical support.

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