According to the study, published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies, the following strategies can help second victims properly resolve professional and personal conflicts resulting from adverse events:
1. Support for second victims should be organized at the individual and organizational level and beyond.
2. Support for second victims should be offered immediately after the adverse event occurred.
3. Support for second victims can be supplemented by programs designed for all individuals involved in the adverse event, including the patient and healthcare providers.
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