Validation of the Turkish version of the second victim experience and Support Tool (T-SVEST)

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KOCA A., ELHAN A. H., GENÇ S., OĞUZ A. B., GÜNALP ENEYLİ M., POLAT O.

HELIYON, cilt.8, sa.9, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 8 Sayı: 9
  • Basım Tarihi: 2022
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10553
  • Dergi Adı: HELIYON
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Adverse events, Patient safety, Second vicitm, SVEST, Validity, MEDICAL ERROR, VALIDITY, IMPACT
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objectives: Second victim experience defines the healthcare professionals involved in unexpected adverse patient events. The Second Victim Experience and Support Tool (SVEST) is a tool used to measure the second victim experience and the desired support resources. This study aims to carry out a cross-cultural adaptation of the SVEST and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version (T-SVEST). Methods: The T-SVEST was translated and adapted according to World Health Organization guidelines. 221 healthcare professionals including physicians, residents and nurses working at the emergency department, completed the survey. Cronbach's values were assessed for reliability, and construct validity was assessed through confirmatory factor analysis in order to evaluate model fit. Results: The global Cronbach's score of the T-SVEST was 0.90. The final version of the TSVEST including 24 items was consistent with values between 0.83 and 0.89. The most consistent dimension was turnover intentions with a Cronbach's value of 0.89, it was followed by institutional support (Cronbach 1/4 0.88). After applying modifications suggested by confirmatory factor analysis, a final model including 9 factor-structure (7 dimensions and 2 outcome variables) and 24 items was significantly improved with acceptable comparative fit index, Tucker-Lewis index and root mean square error of approximation. Conclusion: The Turkish version of the SVEST is a reliable and valid instrument that can be used to identify second victims and help implement support resources.