Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Second Victim Peer Support Program Knowledge and Preferences

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Casey Coates (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Advisor
Julia Kordsmeier

Abstract: Background: The term “second-victim” refers to the negative mental and physical effects that healthcare professionals experience after an adverse or traumatic event. This second victim phenomenon has negative ramifications on those involved, including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). When a second victim event occurs, CRNAs should be aware of support options to avoid unwanted consequences. Increasing CRNA’s knowledge towards established facility support programs could increase use of support program options. Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate CRNAs knowledge about second victim occurrence and assess program support preferences with the second victim experience support tool (SVEST). Recommendations for the addition of a peer support component were made to the current employee assistance program (EAP). Methods: An education session about the second victim phenomenon, effects, and support options to inpatient and outpatient CRNAs at a level one medical center was provided. The SVEST survey assessed second victim knowledge, perception, and current and desired peer support for CRNAs. Results: Twenty-six respondents completed the survey which comprised of 27% outpatient and 73% inpatient CRNAs. CRNAs desired peer support more than EAP support options for the second victim phenomenon. No differences were found between inpatient and outpatient departments on support type desired. Conclusion: Second victim program recommendations were made to the EAP to add a peer support component to current support options.

Additional Information

Publication
Dissertation
Language: English
Date: 2022
Keywords
Second victim, peer support, critical incident, adverse events, employee assistance program

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