APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Critical Clinical Memories: A Qualitative Study of Regrets Resulting from Clinical Decisions By Physicians and Nurses

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Clinical Science

  • Martina von Arx
    University of Geneva
  • Delphine Courvoisier
    University Hospital Geneva
  • Stéphane Cullati
    University Hospital Geneva
  • Ralph Schmidt
    University of Geneva
  • Silvia Richner
    Town Hospital Triemli Zurich
  • Rainer Krähenmann
    Psychiatric University Clinic Zurich

Abstract

By means of quantitative content analysis of interviews, it was investigated how physicians and nurses cope with regret-inducing clinical situations. Results indicated that the choice of coping strategies is differentially related to health, professional self-confidence, and future clinical decisions.

Emotion

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