Abstract
Objective: to analyze the nurses' perception of the operationalization of the preoperative visit and to identify the understanding and difficulties to carry it out. Methods: This is a descriptive and qualitative study, as the interpretation of facts from the daily experience of health professionals is considered. The data were collected through a semi-structured interview with nurses from the surgical sectors, and analyzed in the content analysis modality, considering its three phases: pre-analysis, exploration of the material and their interpretation. Results: the results obtained were classified into two cores of meaning, namely: importance and benefits of the preoperative visit and managerial aspects of the preoperative visit. Conclusion: the fragmentation of the work process, the lack of investments and resources, as well as an evidence-based practice is still a reality. In this sense, investments are needed for greater and better multiprofessional articulation with regard to aspects related to the safety of surgical patients.