BEST PRACTICES IN CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES: THE INTERFACE BETWEEN LEADERSHIP AND PATIENT SAFETY

Abstract

Descriptive study with a qualitative approach. The objective was to identify best nursing practices and propose improvements in safe care of patients with cardiovascular diseases in a private hospital specializing in cardiology in southern Brazil. The study was conducted from August to October 2015 in the hospital’s 3 surgery units; 14 nurses participated. The data collection was performed with semi-structured interviews using content analysis as a framework. Best practices in patient safety and nursing leadership were identified, as well as proposals for improvements in those practices to ensure safe care of patients with cardiovascular diseases. The results showed a need to invest in patient safety culture, nursing team improvements, use of best practices, and upgraded work environments to enhance patient safety.

Keywords

• Cardiovascular nursing
• Nursing care
• Leadership
• Disease management
• Patient safety