Transforming Nursing Care in Saudi Arabia through Telehealth
Keywords:
Telemedicine, Trial, Nurse, Virtual, Care, SaudiAbstract
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Introduction:
Nursing, constituting approximately 32% of the total healthcare workforce in Saudi Arabia, plays a pivotal role in adapting to and implementing technological advancements. This review aimed to critically examine the existing evidence, identify successes and challenges faced by nursing professionals, focusing on integration of telehealth into nursing practice.
Methods:
The search strategy was developed by combining a set of predefined search terms related to telehealth, nursing care, and Saudi Arabia. A thorough exploration of medical databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus, was conducted to ensure a comprehensive coverage of the existing literature. Only interventional studies conducted within the last five years were considered for inclusion, ensuring that the review captures recent advancements and practices in telehealth within the Saudi Arabian nursing context. To enhance the reliability of the study selection process, a third reviewer was consulted in cases where discrepancies persisted during the full-text assessment.
Results:
The systematic review, encompassing eight clinical trials that highlighted the transformative potential of telehealth in Saudi Arabian nursing care. The included studies demonstrate notable reductions in hospital admissions, improvements in patient satisfaction, and enhancements in nursing competencies. The risk differences, ranging from 15% to 30%, underscore the positive impact of telehealth interventions. While acknowledging the limitations, the overall findings suggest that telehealth holds promise in shaping the future of nursing care in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the need for further research and standardized practices in the integration of telehealth technologies.
Conclusions:
this systematic review of eight interventional studies and clinical trials underscores the transformative potential of telehealth in Saudi Arabian nursing care, revealing notable reductions in hospital admissions, improvements in patient satisfaction, and enhancements in nursing competencies, thereby emphasizing the promising role of telehealth technologies in shaping the future of nursing practice in the region
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