Clinical simulation in surgical center with participation of nursing professionals: an Integrative Review
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Simulation, Operating room, NursingAbstract
Objective: To verify the scientific production on clinical simulation in the surgical center with the participation of the nursing team. Methods: An integrative review was carried out based on articles available in the Scopus, CINAHL, PubMed, LILACS, and Web of Science databases. The collection considered publications between 2019 and 2024, in Brazilian Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Results: The 18 articles analyzed were written abroad. The following types of simulations were performed: eight in situ, five virtual reality, four medium- and/or high-fidelity, and one not identified. The technical skills addressed in the simulations were: in five, surgical instrumentation and assistance; in one, safety and risk management. The nontechnical skills were: five concerning communication and teamwork, and one concerning the importance of the work itself. Five simulations reviewed workflows and two focused on acquiring new knowledge. Conclusion: We evidenced that clinical simulation, with the participation of the nursing team, has been applied to improve technical and nontechnical skills, review of workflows, and acquisition of new knowledge, promoting a more robust learning and aligned with the requirements of care practice.
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