Poole, England-based Bournemouth University and England-based The Royal Bournemouth Hospital researchers are studying the psychological impact of surgical errors or complications on surgeons, according to News-Medical.
Here are four insights:
1. The researchers are in the process of conducting a survey, which seeks to discover how adverse surgical events affect a surgeon's professional and personal life.
2. Tens of thousands of surgeons across the United Kingdom will have access to the survey.
3. The researchers hope their findings will allow the industry to offer enhanced support for affected surgeons.
4. Additionally, the team wants to use the results to pinpoint ways to ensure the highest standard of care, even in the aftermath of these adverse events.
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