Effective communication in the operating room to reinforce surgical safety and quality

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https://doi.org/10.56183/iberojhr.v5i1.742

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Health Communication, Operating rooms, Patient Safety, Patient Care Team.

Resumo

Introduction: The research focuses on analyzing the dynamics of communication in the surgical environment, recognizing its critical importance for safety and efficiency in medical procedures. Objective: Identify interprofessional communication in the operating room. It seeks to provide practical dynamics to strengthen collaboration between health professionals and improve patient participation in decision-making related to their medical care. Method: Quantitative approach using the Interprofessional Team Collaboration Assessment Scale (AITCS), a diagnostic instrument designed to assess the degree of interprofessional collaboration in various healthcare teams for health professionals involved in surgery settings. The scale explores the participants ' perception of various aspects of communication, including the inclusion of patients, coordination between professionals. Results: Approximately 45% of respondents indicate that patients are " Never " included in establishing goals for their care. Furthermore, variability es observed in cooperation and coordination between health professionals, and areas of difficulties are identified, such as mutual respect and trust. These findings highlight the need for strategies to improve communication in the surgical setting to ensure safe, patient-centered practices.

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2025-04-16

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Morales Mayorga, S. G., Delgado Jiménez, J. M., Cañaveral Estrella, N. L., Navas Fonseca, L. E., Arias Rosero, M. D., Rodríguez Llerena, J. M., & Serrano Aldaz, J. E. (2025). Effective communication in the operating room to reinforce surgical safety and quality. Ibero-American Journal of Health Science Research, 5(1), 282–291. https://doi.org/10.56183/iberojhr.v5i1.742