Strategies for Achieving Precision in Surgical Nursing Care—A Discursive Paper of a Project to Strengthen Person‐Centred Care, Teamwork and Professional Development

ABSTRACT

Aim

To provide an overview of a project aimed at enhancing person-centred surgical care through teamwork and professional development.

Design

A discursive paper with the purpose of describing and discussing the project activities to strengthen person-centred care, teamwork and professional development.

Methods

This project aimed to strengthen evidence-based surgical nursing care within a Surgery Department. The overarching goal was to foster an attractive and sustainable work environment for nursing professionals while simultaneously enhancing the quality of person-centred care, thereby improving patient outcomes and safety. Ultimately, the project aimed to position the department as a leading example of excellence in surgical nursing care, where evidence-based practice and person-centred values form the foundation of everyday work.

Results

The activities were guided by previous nursing evidence and aligned with Magnet Hospital standards. Continuous quality improvement efforts and team dialogue were central to achieving the goals. Leadership was provided by experienced nurses and researchers. The structured activities improved patient safety and care quality.

Conclusions

The project was successful as it enhanced precision in surgical nursing care by implementing structured activities focused on person-centred care, patient safety and professional development. These efforts led to improved quality of care and patient outcomes, demonstrating the effectiveness of evidence-based practices.

Impact and Implications for the Profession

A project with similar activities to those described in this paper can ensure that surgical patients receive high precision nursing care and serve as an example of promoting person-centred surgical nursing.

Reporting Method

None.

Patient or Public Contribution

None.