Advancements in Chronic Disease Management: Evaluating the Role of Nursing Staff to Achieving the Goals of Saudi Vision 2030

Abstract

Background: Globally, chronic diseases represent a major healthcare challenge, particularly in Saudi Arabia, which is experiencing increasing burden of chronic disease related to modern lifestyle changes and population ageing. Care coordination, patient education and disease management are all key roles completed by nursing staff. Nursing contributions to chronic disease management require the healthcare transformation embodied in Saudi Vision 2030.
Aim: The systematic review aimed to assess progress in the management of chronic diseases, and to evaluate its adherence to the healthcare objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 through the contributions of the nursing staff.
Method: A systematic review of studies published between 2020 and 2024, was conducted using data following PRISMA guidelines. Ten studies that met inclusion criteria were identified by doing searches across PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science. Nurse led interventions were the subject of thematic synthesis along with workforce development and healthcare transformation.
Results: Workforce development, nurse led interventions, technology integration, multidisciplinary collaboration and policy challenges were key themes. Chronic disease outcomes improved with nurse led programs and telehealth contributed to improved care delivery. Workforce shortages and policy gaps were deemed as the critical barriers of implementation, and unequivocally require the implementation of leadership development and training programs, adhering to Vision 2030.
Conclusion: Chronic disease management and rising to Vision 2030 goals needs the engagement of nurses. Vital are addressing workforce challenges, fostering nurse-led care, integrating technology, and implementing supportive system policies. These in both a practical and intuitive manner provide actionable insights for both empowering nurses and improving healthcare delivery.