Perioperative nursing: The importance of soft skills and organization in the operating room: A narrative review

Dima, Eftychia and Epitropaki, Evanggelia and Tsinavou, Georgia (2025) Perioperative nursing: The importance of soft skills and organization in the operating room: A narrative review. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 25 (3). pp. 1068-1072. ISSN 2581-9615

Introduction: Soft skills such as communication and emotional intelligence are essential for perioperative nurses during surgical procedures. Purpose: To identify the important role of soft skills and the organization of scrub nurses in the operating room. Methodology: This narrative review was based on a bibliographic search of reviews and research studies drawn from international databases. The language other than English and Greek was the exclusion criterion for the articles. Results: This literature review emphasizes the importance of soft skills in enhancing patient safety and promoting collaboration among surgical team members. Effective communication reduces errors during surgery, while emotional intelligence helps manage stress and provide psychological support to patients. Continued education in non-technical skills fosters nurses' professional development and improves the surgical department's functioning. Conclusion: Integrating educational programs for developing soft skills in perioperative nursing is essential for enhancing the quality of care and patient safety. Improving communication and emotional intelligence fosters a collaborative and efficient professional environment. It is advised that educational programs and ongoing professional development for nurses be established to ensure the effective functioning of the surgical department and the provision of high-quality care