Abstract
Objective: To analyze the trends of scientific production about the role of nurses in patient safety in a surgical center from 2013 to 2017. Methods: Type Integrative Literature Review. The articles inclusion criteria were published research from 2013 to 2017; only were selected papers in portuguese, resulting in 19 articles. For data analysis, the Bardin technique was used. Results: The greatest number of publications occurred in 2017 with (6) scientific productions, and has as a more frequent database LILACS with (10), were identified (8) articles of quantitative (9) qualitative and 2) qualitative and quantitative, three categories were formed: Adverse events occurred in surgical centers, related to patient safety; Implantation of the instrument of check in the patient's safety (checklist); Realization, training, commitments and notification of occurrence of the nursing team of the surgical center. Conclusion: The analysis made it possible to emphasize that it is a topic that is much discussed at the moment, it is necessary to provide training to professionals on methods of conducting and improving the quality of care provided through prevention.