Clinical Research
A qualitative study on the cognition and psychological experience of the second victim in serious medical adverse events
Han Yan, Qian Yiping, Hou Xueyuan, Cang Yanhong, Sun Yan
Published 2020-02-06
Cite as Chin J Mod Nurs, 2020, 26(4): 486-490. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-2907.2020.04.011
Abstract
ObjectiveTo explore the cognitive and psychological experience of medical staff as the second victims in serious adverse events, so as to provide the basis for the related research on the management system of medical adverse events.
MethodsUsing the phenomenological approach in qualitative research, from January to February 2019, 9 medical staff from 3 Class Ⅲ hospitals who had experienced adverse events were interviewed as the second victims. The data were analyzed according to Colaizz 7 steps analysis method.
ResultsA total of 4 themes were refined, including the experiences of various negative experiences, the change of occupational cognition, the importance of identifying and improving the system of prevention of adverse events and the desire to establish a support system for the second victims.
ConclusionsThe competent authorities should pay attention to the plight of medical personnel involved in medical adverse events, and actively construct a support system for the second victim, so as to reduce the harm of the second victims in medical adverse events and ensure medical safety.
Key words:
Medical staff; Medical adverse events; Second victim; Cognition and inner experience; Qualitative research
Contributor Information
Han Yan
Nursing Department, the Third People's Hospital of Huaian, Jiangsu Province, Huaian 223001, China
Qian Yiping
Nursing Department, the Third People's Hospital of Huaian, Jiangsu Province, Huaian 223001, China
Hou Xueyuan
Nursing Department, the Third People's Hospital of Huaian, Jiangsu Province, Huaian 223001, China
Cang Yanhong
Nursing Department, the Second People's Hospital of Huaian, Jiangsu Province, Huaian 223002, China
Sun Yan
Nursing Department, the First People's Hospital of Huaian, Jiangsu Province, Huaian 223300, China