Nurses as Patient Educators: Enhancing Health Literacy and Preventive Care in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Healthcare Model

Abstract

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 healthcare model emphasizes the importance of preventive care and health promotion. Nurses play a crucial role in this model as patient educators, enhancing health literacy and promoting healthy behaviors. This study aims to explore the role of nurses in improving health literacy and preventive care within the context of Saudi Arabia's healthcare transformation. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using relevant databases, and studies were selected based on pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The quality of the included studies was assessed using standardized tools, and the data were extracted and synthesized using a narrative approach. The findings highlight the importance of nurses in providing patient education, addressing cultural and linguistic barriers, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to improve health outcomes. The review also identifies the challenges and opportunities for nurses in Saudi Arabia's evolving healthcare system, such as the need for specialized training, the integration of technology, and the promotion of patient-centered care. The study provides recommendations for policy, practice, and research to support the role of nurses as patient educators and to enhance health literacy and preventive care in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 healthcare model.