Table 3 Physical, emotional and psychological sequelae from intraoperative adverse event(s)

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)