What Is the Lived Experience for Doctors When They Are Involved in a Serious Incident? A Descriptive Phenomenological Analysis
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Barton-Sweeney, C. 2021. What Is the Lived Experience for Doctors When They Are Involved in a Serious Incident? A Descriptive Phenomenological Analysis. Prof Doc Thesis University of East London School of Psychology https://doi.org/10.15123/uel.89965
Authors | Barton-Sweeney, C. |
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Type | Prof Doc Thesis |
Abstract | Within the National Health Service (NHS), when a serious incident (SI) occurs that harms a patient, understandably, the patient and their families are the primary focus. However, Wu (2000) recognised that the medical doctors involved in the SI, whom he termed “second victims”, can also experience psychological distress. This research aimed to explore the lived experiences of second victims, to better understand the second victim phenomenon, as given. The rationale for this research is highlighted through a critical review of the relevant existing literature, which revealed this to be predominately empirically driven, or otherwise interpreted or thematicised. |
Keywords | Second victim; doctors; heath care; descriptive phenomenological analysis; DPA; trauma |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | University of East London |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.15123/uel.89965 |
File | License File Access Level Anyone |
Publication dates | |
Online | 22 Jul 2021 |
Publication process dates | |
Submitted | 14 Mar 2021 |
Deposited | 22 Jul 2021 |
https://repository.uel.ac.uk/item/89965
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