Cultura de segurança do paciente e processo comunicativo entre profissionais de enfermagem no Centro Cirúrgico

Abstract

To analyze the patient safety culture and its relationship with communication within the nursing team in the surgical center of a large hospital in Northern Brazil. Method: A cross-sectional, descriptive, and exploratory study conducted in the surgical center of a large hospital in Northern Brazil, involving 71 nursing professionals. Data were collected using the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC), validated in Brazil. Four communication dimensions and an open-ended question about adverse event reporting in the past year were evaluated. Results: None of the communication dimensions achieved a sufficient percentage of positive responses to be considered a strength in the patient safety culture. Weak communication among team members and low reporting of adverse events were observed. Conclusion: Communication in the surgical center presents weaknesses that, if not addressed, may compromise patient safety. Strengthening communication is essential to improving the safety culture in the surgical environment