PRE-OPERATIVE ASSESSMENT IN A HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

Discuss through scientific evidence about preoperative assessment in a hospital environment. Methods: This is an integrative review of qualitative literature. The search for the works involved in the research was carried out in the following databases: SCIELO, LILACS, BDENF and MEDLINE, using the descriptors in health sciences: "Assessment", "Pre-operative" and "Hospital". The inclusion criteria were: published between 2010 and 2024, with free access to the journal for full texts, articles in Portuguese, English and Spanish and related to the topic. Exclusion criteria were: duplicate, incomplete articles, summaries, reviews, debates, articles published in event annals and unavailable in full. Results: The integrative literature review revealed that preoperative assessment in a hospital environment is essential for preparing patients for surgical procedures. Studies indicate that a comprehensive assessment can reduce the risk of complications, improve the efficiency of hospital processes and increase patient satisfaction. The evidence highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, involving doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, to ensure a complete and personalized assessment. Assessment practices often included physical examinations, laboratory analyses, medical history reviews, psychological and social well-being assessments. Conclusion: Preoperative assessment is essential to optimize surgical results and ensure patient safety. Scientific evidence shows that a systematic and multidisciplinary approach to preoperative assessment in hospital environments contributes significantly to the reduction of complications, improved efficiency of care and greater patient satisfaction. Therefore, the implementation of rigorous protocols and the continuous training of health professionals are essential to improve the quality of preoperative care.