Navigating Medical Errors: An Examination of Scholarly Articles Through a Systematic Review to Determine the Psychological Repercussions of Healthcare Professionals' Participation in Such Errors

Abstract

Previous research has shown health workers as secondary victims of medical errors, and their involvement in such errors has been linked to a range of emotional and psychological consequences. The numbers 2 and 3 Due to the wide spectrum of emotional and psychological effects, the previous study has used inconsistent assessment variables and instruments. As a result, several conclusions have been drawn on the impact of errors on professionals and the subsequent repercussions for their team, patients, and the healthcare facility. An exhaustive evaluation was conducted on the problem. Data sources were identified through database searches, as well as by manual and extra reference research. Following the application of the eligibility criteria to all identified studies, a total of 24 studies were selected for the final analysis. A novel methodology was employed in this study to evaluate the caliber of the studies that were included. However, none of the studies were rejected on the basis of this criterion due to the limited quantity and heterogeneous nature of the included studies. Based on the review's findings, it may be concluded that there is continuing evidence of the extensive impact that medical errors have on medical workers. Alongside guilt and worry, negative psychological consequences encompass self-doubt and shame. Although much attention was devoted to examining the adverse consequences of errors, it is worth noting that mistakes could sometimes yield beneficial advantages, such as enhanced self-confidence, assertiveness, and camaraderie with colleagues. The involvement of a health practitioner in a medical error can clearly have a significant psychological impact. However, there is a lack of study on coping and support, as well as methodological mistakes and inconsistencies that should be addressed in future studies.

Keywords: Navigating Medical Errors, Examination of Scholarly Articles, Systematic Review, Determine the Psychological Repercussions, Healthcare Professionals' Participation in Such Errors