Abstract
Objective: To present the perception of nurses in the surgical center of a hospital in Foz do Iguaçu, about the preoperative nursing visit and its impact on the reduction of anxiety in patients in the perioperative period. Methods: This is a descriptive-exploratory study, conducted with permanent nurses from the Surgical Center, accused of the variables: sex, age, time of training, professional qualification, time of professional experience and experience in the operating room, in addition to questions about the theme. The data obtained were statistically analyzed using the BioEstat 5.0 software. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: The rate of adherence to the questionnaire was 75%, with a predominance of females (66.7%), with no major interference observed in terms of age, time since graduation, professional qualification and experience. As for the semi-structured thematic questionnaire, nurses emphasized the importance of preoperative nursing visits, their positive influence in reducing anxiety and empathy with patients and family members regarding the surgical processes. Conclusion: The nurse is essential in health care for patients undergoing surgical procedures, and through preoperative visits can help in the safety and comfort of patients and family members, reducing anxiety and other negative feelings that may be experienced.