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Use of the revised second victim experience and support tool to examine second victim experiences of respiratory therapists.

Allender EA, Bottema SM, Bosley CL, et al. Use of the revised second victim experience and support tool to examine second victim experiences of respiratory therapists. Respir Care. 2023;68(6):749-759. doi:10.4187/respcare.10719.

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April 26, 2023
Allender EA, Bottema SM, Bosley CL, et al. Respir Care. 2023;68(6):749-759.
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After unanticipated adverse events, healthcare providers may experience negative emotions, such as sadness, anxiety, or anger, sometimes referred to as the "second victim" experience (SVE). In this study of 171 respiratory therapists, more than half reported they had been part of an event that resulted in SVE. Nearly three-quarters reported that short staffing played a role in their emotional distress, and half indicated COVID-19 contributed to their SVE. In line with other studies, the most desired type of support following an adverse event was talking to a peer.

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Allender EA, Bottema SM, Bosley CL, et al. Use of the revised second victim experience and support tool to examine second victim experiences of respiratory therapists. Respir Care. 2023;68(6):749-759. doi:10.4187/respcare.10719.