Second victim syndrome in intensive care unit healthcare workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis on types, prevalence, risk factors, and recovery time.
Kazuaki NayaGen AikawaAkira OuchiMitsuki IkedaAyako FukushimaShuhei YamadaMegumi KamogawaShun YoshiharaHideaki SakuramotoPublished in: PloS one (2023)
Thus, this condition is prevalent among intensive care unit healthcare workers and may persist for extended periods, potentially exceeding a year. The risk factors for second victim syndrome in the intensive care unit setting are unclear and require further investigation.