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Perioperative Nursing Process: reflection on updating the SAEP nomenclature
Juliana Rizzo Gnatta1, Vanessa de Brito Poveda1, Elaine Ribeiro2
1Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem, Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
The Systematization of Nursing Care in the perioperative practice (SAEP) remains relevant, but its nomenclature should be updated to Perioperative Nursing Process (PEP) to align with current nursing standards and COFEN Resolution No. 736 of 2024.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Perioperative Care
- Healthcare Policy
Background:
- The Systematization of Nursing Care in the perioperative practice (SAEP) has been utilized by Brazilian perioperative nurses since the 1990s.
- SAEP has historically encompassed the essential stages of the Nursing Process (NP).
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the continued relevance of SAEP in contemporary perioperative nursing.
- To compare SAEP with the requirements of COFEN Resolution No. 736 of 2024.
- To propose an updated nomenclature for SAEP.
Main Methods:
- A reflective study involving experts in perioperative care and the Nursing Process.
- Discussion of historical aspects and current applicability of the SAEP framework.
- Comparative analysis between SAEP and COFEN Resolution No. 736/2024.
Main Results:
- The SAEP framework is still considered current and applicable, covering all stages of the Nursing Process.
- Parallels were drawn between SAEP and the NP stages outlined in Resolution No. 736.
- A new nomenclature, Perioperative Nursing Process (PEP), is suggested.
Conclusions:
- An update in nomenclature from SAEP to PEP is recommended.
- This update ensures alignment with COFEN Resolution No. 736 of 2024.
- The proposed PEP aligns with globally adopted Nursing Process terminology.
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