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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Occupational Health
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Second victims are healthcare providers experiencing emotional distress following patient safety incidents (PSIs).
  • The potential for positive transformation and growth after PSIs is an under-researched area crucial for error learning cultures.
  • Understanding these experiences is vital for enhancing patient care and provider well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the level of post-traumatic growth (PTG) among second victims.
  • To identify the determinants of PTG using the stress process model.
  • To explore the relationship between PSIs, coping styles, perceived threats, social support, second victim syndrome (SVS), and PTG.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 474 second victims at a tertiary hospital in Chongqing, China.
  • An online survey assessed PSIs, coping styles, perceived threats, social support, SVS, and PTG.
  • Data analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and structural equation modeling.

Main Results:

  • Participants reported moderate distress (SVS = 2.84 ± 0.85) and PTG (2.72 ± 0.85).
  • Perceived threat, negative coping, social support, positive coping, and PSIs explained 47% of the variation in SVS.
  • Social support, positive coping, and PSIs accounted for 19% of the variation in PTG.

Conclusions:

  • Novel insights into the interplay of perceived threats, coping, and social support in facilitating PTG among second victims.
  • Bolstering social support and adaptive coping strategies can mitigate adverse PSI effects, fostering resilience and growth.
  • This study offers a new perspective on managing PSIs by transforming them into opportunities for positive change in healthcare.