The effects of the second victim phenomenon on work-related outcomes: connecting self-reported caregiver distress to turnover intentions and absenteeism.

Health care organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of providing support to second victims. In this survey study, researchers found that when respondents perceived their organization as supportive to second victim distress, they were less likely to express a desire to leave their job or to require time away from work. The authors point out that this is the first study to look at the impact of the second victim experience on work-related outcomes.