Second-victim phenomenon.
New L, Lambeth T. Second-victim phenomenon. Nurs Clin North Am. 2024;59(1):141-152. doi:10.1016/j.cnur.2023.11.011.
The second victim phenomenon (SVP) refers to clinicians who experience continued psychological harm after involvement in a patient safety incident. This article outlines the physical, psychological, and professional manifestations of SVP, and how organizational programs can target the various stages of recovery to support healthcare workers after a patient safety incident.