Assessment of the perception of the teams at Sagrada Família University Hospital regarding the implementation of the 'Circle Up' method

Authors

  • Victor Pereira Resende Instituto Master de Ensino Presidente Antônio Carlos
  • Andressa Martins Carneiro
  • Henrique Pierotti Arantes Instituto Master de Ensino Presidente Antônio Carlos (IMEPAC)
  • Mariana Salomão Daud Instituto Master de Ensino Presidente Antônio Carlos (IMEPAC)
  • Marcelle Luiza Borges Barbosa
  • Nilson Santos dos Reis Instituto Master de Ensino Presidente Antônio Carlos (IMEPAC)
  • Yuri Coelho Slywitch Instituto Master de Ensino Presidente Antônio Carlos (IMEPAC)
  • Christopher Jay Roussin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47224/revistamaster.v10i20.677

Keywords:

Circle Up, Collaborative Work Environment, Knowledge Management, Psychological Safety

Abstract

Introduction: The hospital environment requires collaboration among professionals to ensure quality and safety in care delivery. Synergy between multidisciplinary teams and collective intelligence enhances effectiveness and reduces medical errors, making knowledge management and psychological safety essential. These factors encourage the exchange of information without fear of retaliation. In this context, the "Circle Up" method promotes effective communication and contributes to error reduction, making collaborative work safer and more efficient. Objective: This study evaluated the perception of healthcare professionals at the Sagrada Família University Hospital (HUSF) regarding the "Circle Up" method. Methodology: An observational, cross-sectional, and exploratory study was conducted using both qualitative and quantitative approaches through a questionnaire developed by the authors. The questionnaire was applied to 67 professionals, predominantly women (86.57%) and nursing technicians (73.13%), with the majority aged between 18 and 29 years (52.24%). Results and Discussion: The results showed that 32.79% of participants considered "Circle Up" relevant for teamwork, although only 26.32% reported positive impacts on their personal lives. These findings reinforce the method’s potential to improve communication, planning, and collaboration in the hospital setting, even if its effects beyond the professional context are limited. Conclusion: It is concluded that the "Circle Up" method has significant potential to improve communication, planning, and teamwork in the hospital environment. Its implementation supports the exchange of information and fosters a collaborative and safe environment, which is essential for high-quality patient care.

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Published

2025-12-19

How to Cite

RESENDE, Victor Pereira; MARTINS CARNEIRO, Andressa; PIEROTTI ARANTES, Henrique; SALOMÃO DAUD, Mariana; LUIZA BORGES BARBOSA, Marcelle; SANTOS DOS REIS, Nilson; COELHO SLYWITCH, Yuri; JAY ROUSSIN, Christopher. Assessment of the perception of the teams at Sagrada Família University Hospital regarding the implementation of the ’Circle Up’ method. Revista Master - Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão, [S. l.], v. 10, n. 20, 2025. DOI: 10.47224/revistamaster.v10i20.677. Disponível em: https://revistamaster.emnuvens.com.br/RM/article/view/677. Acesso em: 8 may. 2026.

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