Advancing Nursing Practice Through Enhanced Clinical Assessment Skills: A Qualitative Study in Saudi Arabian Healthcare Settings - A Review

Abstract

Nursing practice in Saudi Arabia has undergone significant transformations in recent years, with a growing emphasis on enhancing clinical assessment skills to improve patient outcomes. This qualitative study explores the perceptions and experiences of nurses, nursing interns, and nursing students regarding the development and application of clinical assessment skills within the Saudi Arabian healthcare context. The review synthesizes findings from existing literature to provide insights into the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for advancing nursing practice through enhanced clinical assessment skills. Key themes emerging from the analysis include the importance of preceptorship experiences, the impact of cultural competence, and the role of educational interventions in promoting clinical decision-making and leadership skills among nursing professionals. The review highlights the need for further research and strategic initiatives to support the ongoing development of clinical assessment skills and the empowerment of nurses as key contributors to high-quality healthcare delivery in Saudi Arabia.