Table 3.
Physical, emotional and psychological sequelae from intraoperative adverse event(s)
| Sequelae Characteristics | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Impact (mean, SD)1 | 1.96 ± 1.15 | |
| Type of Physical Sequelae | ||
| None | 80 (40.8) | |
| Headache | 25 (12.8) | |
| Weight Gain | 10 (5.1) | |
| Weight Loss | 9 (4.6) | |
| Nausea | 9 (4.6) | |
| Abdominal Pain | 5 (2.6) | |
| Lethargy | 3 (1.5) | |
| Low Appetite | 2 (1.0) | |
| Tremor | 2 (1.0) | |
| Psoriasis Flare | 1 (0.5) | |
| Duration of Physical Sequelae | ||
| 1 week or less | 24 (17.8) | |
| 1 week − 1 month | 24 (17.8) | |
| 1–6 months | 6 (4.4) | |
| 6–12 months | 6 (4.4) | |
| 1–2 years | 2 (1.5) | |
| > 2 years | 3 (2.2) | |
| Emotional Impact (mean, SD)1 | 4.00 ± 1.02 | |
| Type of Emotional Sequelae | ||
| Guilt | 104 (53.1) | |
| Anxiety | 89 (45.4) | |
| Sadness | 72 (36.9) | |
| Embarrassment | 41 (20.9) | |
| Insomnia | 41 (20.9) | |
| Anger and Frustration | 3 (1.5) | |
| Stress | 2 (1.0) | |
| None | 6 (3.1) | |
| Duration of Emotional Sequalae | ||
| 1 week or less | 19 (14.1) | |
| 1 week − 1 month | 43 (31.9) | |
| 1–6 months | 36 (26.7) | |
| 6–12 months | 17 (12.6) | |
| 1–2 years | 9 (6.7) | |
| > 2 years | 9 (6.7) | |
| Relationships with Colleagues Affected | ||
| Yes | 28 (20.7) | |
| No | 99 (73.3) | |
| Incident left a Positive Effect | ||
| Yes | 92 (68.1) | |
| No | 15 (11.1) | |
| I don’t know | 25 (18.5) | |
| Negative Effects | ||
| Defensive Practice | 11 (73.3) | |
| Decreased Job Satisfaction | 7 (46.7) | |
| Traumatizing | 7 (46.7) | |
| Punitive Process | 2 (13.3) | |
| Rethink Career Choice | 2 (13.3) | |
| Affected Reputation | 1 (6.7) | |
| Positive Effects | ||
| Improved Vigilance to Errors | 89 (45.4) | |
| Gain New Insight | 54 (27.6) | |
| Advocate for Patient Safety | 22 (11.2) | |
| Change Practice positively | 3 (1.5) | |
| Patience and Anger management | 1 (0.5) | |
1As reported using a 5-point Likert scale, with a higher score implying greater impact