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Factors Influencing Nurses' Experiences and Support as Second Victims Following Adverse Events: A Scoping Review
Fang Yang1,2, Xin Yi3, Kejimu Sunzi1
1Department of Pediatrics, Deyang People's Hospital, Deyang, Sichuan, China.
Nursing Open
|August 13, 2026
Summary
Nurses experiencing adverse events often become second victims, facing distress and inadequate support. Understanding influencing factors is key to developing effective interventions and improving patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Nursing research
- Patient safety
- Healthcare psychology
Background:
- Adverse events in healthcare can lead to nurses becoming "second victims."
- Second victim syndrome significantly impacts nurses' well-being and professional practice.
- Existing literature on nurses as second victims requires comprehensive synthesis.
Conclusions:
- Nurses report high distress and low organizational support as second victims.
- Interventions should address diverse influencing factors and individual nurse needs.
- Future research should employ longitudinal, multicultural, and mixed-methods designs.
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