Interprofessional Collaboration in Implementing Saudi Vision 2030 Healthcare Goals: A Systematic Review of Nursing, Health Administration, and Emergency Services Integration’

Abstract

Saudi Vision 2030 aims to transform the healthcare system by improving access, quality, and efficiency through interprofessional collaboration. This systematic review synthesizes the evidence on interprofessional collaboration among nursing, health administration, and emergency services in implementing Saudi Vision 2030 healthcare goals. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus databases for studies published between 2016 and 2024. The search terms included "interprofessional collaboration," "nursing," "health administration," "emergency services," "Saudi Arabia," "Vision 2030," and related synonyms. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). A total of 18 studies (10 quantitative, 6 qualitative, and 2 mixed-methods) met the inclusion criteria. The findings suggest that interprofessional collaboration among nursing, health administration, and emergency services in Saudi Arabia is at a moderate level, with organizational, professional, and individual barriers hindering its effectiveness. The key enablers of interprofessional collaboration include shared goals, effective communication, mutual respect, clear roles and responsibilities, and supportive leadership and policies. The review highlights the need for strategic initiatives to build interprofessional competencies, create collaborative organizational cultures, and align interprofessional practice with Vision 2030 priorities. Further research is needed to evaluate the impact of interprofessional collaboration on patient outcomes, health system performance, and workforce satisfaction in the context of Vision 2030.