Competencies of perioperative nurses in the safety of people in a perioperative situation: scoping review

Introduction: The safety of the person in the perioperative situation is a fundamental component of the quality of healthcare. The safety competencies of the person in a perioperative situation refer to the knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with the safety of the person in a perioperative situation. Objective: This study aims to map scientific evidence on the importance of instruments for assessing the skills of perioperative nurses in the safety of people in perioperative situations. Methods: This scoping review was carried out based on the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute and written in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA – ScR). The research question on this study is: “How important are instruments for assessing the skills of perioperative nurses in the safety of people in perioperative situations?” The research was carried out in January 2024. Results: Eight studies were included for the review, all of which highlighted the importance of instruments for assessing safety skills in the care provided to people in perioperative situations, highlighting their advantages in changing behaviors. Conclusion: By completing the assessment instruments regarding the competencies, the perioperative nurses and the managers themselves, they identify the strengths and weaknesses, leading to a reflection on the best strategies to make the care provided to people in perioperative situations safer.