Relationship between nursing workload and quality of care in surgical services: bibliographic review

Dayanna de los Angeles Rivera Enriquez, Silvia Gabriela Villaprado Vélez and Thainah Bruna Santos Zambrano

SAP Primary Care, 2026

Abstract: Introduction: the relationship between nursing working hours and quality of care in surgical services is a critical area of research in contemporary nursing management.Method: a bibliographic review was carried out using scientific articles indexed in databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and SciELO, published between 2010 and 2023.Results: evidence indicates that excessive workloads, extended shifts, and inadequate staffing ratios directly impact patient safety, increasing the risk of medication errors, adverse events, and decreased care quality.Conclusions: the regulation of nursing working hours and the establishment of appropriate staffing ratios are fundamental strategies to guarantee safe, quality care in surgical services.

Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.62486/pc202685

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