Sequelae Characteristics | n (%) | |
---|---|---|
Physical Impact (mean, SD)1 |  | 1.96 ± 1.15 |
Type of Physical Sequelae | Â | Â |
 | 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 | Â | Â |
 | 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 | Â | |
 | 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 | Â | Â |
 | 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 | Â | |
 | Yes | 28 (20.7) |
 | No | 99 (73.3) |
Incident left a Positive Effect | Â | |
 | Yes | 92 (68.1) |
 | No | 15 (11.1) |
 | I don’t know | 25 (18.5) |
Negative Effects | Â | Â |
 | 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 | Â | Â |
 | 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) |