שתיקת האחיות: סקירה שיטתית של תופעת הקורבן השני בישראל: [סקירה שיטתית]

Translated title of the contribution: Nurses' Silence: Second Victim phenomenon in Israel

רינת כהן, יעל סלע-וילנסקי, קרן גרינברג, רחל ניסהולץ-גנות

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Abstract

Introduction: Adverse patient events can result in three victims: "First victim" is the patient, "Second victim" is the provider, while "third victim" is the organization. This review was designed to focus on understanding this phenomenon among providers, examining its severity and consequences, while referring to various programs worldwide, which provide support, and raise awareness both among providers and the policy makers. Method: A systematic literature review was conducted, using Medline, PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science. The key words were "second victim phenomenon," "second victim support programs," "health policy," and "nurses." A comprehensive search of research published in 2000-2022 was conducted to identify studies of published the phenomenon in the world and in Israel. After a rigorous mapping process, 40 articles were selected for in-depth reading for this review.Results: The second victim phenomenon extends widely across all therapeutic sectors. Almost every provider experiences the feeling of being a second victim at least once during their therapeutic career. The phenomenon is influenced by various risk factors, such as gender, age, and professional experience. Organizational culture and awareness of the phenomenon affect its prevention, detection, severity, and consequences.Conclusions: The second victim phenomenon is widespread and can cause significant damage to the quality of life and professional functioning of providers, including increased burnout, absenteeism, attrition, and abandonment of the profession. It can also lead to significant damage to both the quality and safety of services provided to patients, as well as to the healthcare system, including the imposition of unnecessary costs. The weighty implications of the phenomenon require the healthcare system and policymakers, to develop tailored support to providers.
Translated title of the contributionNurses' Silence: Second Victim phenomenon in Israel
Original languageHebrew
Pages (from-to)6-15
Number of pages10
Journalגוף ידע
Volume24
StatePublished - 2024

IHP Publications

  • ihp
  • Secondary traumatic stress
  • Nurses
  • Nursing
  • Burn out (Psychology)
  • Job stress
  • Adjustment (Psychology)

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