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The prevalence of second victim syndrome and emotional distress in pediatric intensive care providers.

Wolf MS, Smith K, Basu M, et al. The prevalence of second victim syndrome and emotional distress in pediatric intensive care providers. J Pediatr Intensive Care. 2023;12(02):125-130. doi:10.1055/s-0041-1731666.

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June 21, 2023
Wolf MS, Smith K, Basu M, et al. J Pediatr Intensive Care. 2023;12(02):125-130.
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Preventable harm continues to occur in high-risk care environments such as the pediatric intensive care unit (ICU). In this survey of 266 clinicians within a large pediatric healthcare system, 42% reported experiencing psychological distress after an adverse event, 22% reported absenteeism and 23% reported considering leaving the ICU. After involvement in an adverse event, respondents said that they would prefer peer support and the ability to step away from the unit to recover.

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Wolf MS, Smith K, Basu M, et al. The prevalence of second victim syndrome and emotional distress in pediatric intensive care providers. J Pediatr Intensive Care. 2023;12(02):125-130. doi:10.1055/s-0041-1731666.