Awareness of Anesthesiologists as Secondary Victims

Assessing Anesthesiologists' Secondary Victim Experience and Quality of Support Resources.

Observational Selcuk University · NCT06075186

This study is trying to understand how anesthesiologists feel and cope after being involved in medical errors, by asking them about their experiences through an online survey.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages25 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorSelcuk University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Konya)
Trial IDNCT06075186 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the awareness and experiences of anesthesiologists regarding the secondary victim phenomenon, which refers to the psychological and occupational impact on healthcare professionals involved in medical errors. Conducted at Selçuk University, the study will utilize an online survey that includes demographic questions and the T-SVEST scale to evaluate various dimensions of secondary victim experiences. The survey will gather data from 200 volunteer anesthesiology physicians, focusing on their experiences, support needs, and the effects of adverse patient events on their professional lives.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are actively working anesthesiology and reanimation physicians who volunteer to participate.

Not a fit: Patients who are not anesthesiology professionals or who are not currently practicing in the field will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding and support for anesthesiologists facing psychological distress due to medical errors.

How similar studies have performed: While the concept of secondary victims has been recognized, this specific approach to assessing anesthesiologists' experiences is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* To be actively working as an Anesthesiology and Reanimation Physician
* Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not actively working as an Anesthesiology and Reanimation Physician
* Not volunteering to participate in the study

Where this trial is running

Konya

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions QuestionnaireSecondary VictimSVEST scaleAnesthesiologist
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.