Second-victim experience in anesthesia and intensive care settings: Organizational gaps, support preferences, and recommendations for action - a cross-sectional study.

Healthcare professionals involved in the management of adverse events often experience psychological and physical distress, known as the "second victim experience." Anesthesia and intensive care settings are particularly vulnerable to such occurrences due to the high-stakes, and highly stressful work being performed by healthcare professionals. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and dimensions of second-victim experiences among anesthesia and intensive care professionals in Türkiye, while also identifying support preferences and organizational deficiencies.