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  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Professional Well-being
  • Patient Safety

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  • The Second Victim Phenomenon (SVP) negatively impacts healthcare professionals and patient safety.
  • Limited data exists on SVP prevalence and factors among nurses in Austria.
  • This study addresses this gap by investigating Austrian nurses' experiences with SVP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of SVP among Austrian nurses.
  • To identify factors associated with SVP, including symptomatology.
  • To explore preferred support measures for nurses experiencing SVP.

Main Methods:

  • Nationwide, cross-sectional, anonymous online survey (September-December 2023).
  • Utilized the SeViD questionnaire and the Big Five Inventory-10 (BFI-10).
  • Statistical analyses included logistic and linear regression with bootstrapping.

Main Results:

  • High prevalence: 81.58% of 928 surveyed Austrian nurses identified as Second Victims (SVs).
  • Aggressive behavior from patients/relatives was the primary trigger for SVP.
  • Females and highly agreeable individuals reported higher symptom loads; 92.47% preferred peer support.

Conclusions:

  • SVP is highly prevalent among Austrian nurses, frequently triggered by aggression.
  • Tailored support, including peer support and organizational interventions, is essential.
  • Further research should focus on developing and implementing effective SVP prevention and intervention programs.