Table 2 Evaluation of The Buddy Study seminar, n = 191 (%)

1. I have gained knowledge about the second victim phenomenon

188 (98.4)

2 (1.0)

1 (0.5)

2. I feel prepared to become a buddy for my colleagues

167 (87.4)

22 (11.5)

2 (1.1)

3. I am satisfied with the overall content of the seminar

175 (91.6)

13 (6.8)

3 (1.6)

4. Compulsory participation in the seminar gives a mutual insight and understanding

177 (92.7)

12 (6.3)

2 (1.0)

5. Insight into how other people may react to adverse events has helped me contain my own reactions or emotions (n = 190)

132 (69.1)

55 (28.8)

3 (1.6)

6. The possibility to talk to a buddy has provided me with a sense of safety

135 (70.7)

48 (25.1)

8 (4.2)

7. I fear that being a buddy for someone else will be a burden to me (n = 189) ^a

18 (9.4)

25 (13.1)

146 (77.4)

8. It annoyed me that the seminar was compulsory – I would prefer to choose whether to participate myself (n = 189) ^a

16 (8.4)

49 (25.7)

124 (64.9)

9. Right now, I feel positive about testing the Buddy program in our department

173 (90.6)

16 (8.4)

2 (1.0)