Avaliação da efetividade de um curso de qualificação em centro cirúrgico em um hospital público do Distrito Federal

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of theoretical training given to nursing professionalsabout essential content in the area of Surgical Center and Material and Sterilization Center.Method: Descriptive study with a quantitative approach, carried out in a public hospital in theFederal District, developed in three stages of activities: application of a pre-test, training andapplication of a post-test. Results: Twenty-six professionals participated in the study, most ofthemfemale,withprofessionalexperienceinnursingfrom3to5yearsandwith1to2yearsofexperienceintheoperatingroom.Therewasanincreaseinthemeanscoresoftheassessment after training, in the post-test compared to the pre-test. Conclusion: The need forcontinuing education for health professionals in the operating room was identified, as it is anarea that is increasingly renewed. The incentive to offer training to professionals would be ofgreat valueto theserviceand to thepatient, ensuringqualityand safe care.