The Role of Nurses in Achieving Saudi Vision 2030 Healthcare Goals: A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Practices

Abstract

Through increased efficiency, quality, and accessibility, Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 seeks to revolutionize the healthcare sector. As the largest healthcare workforce, nurses are essential to reaching these objectives. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices (EBP), this systematic review attempts to compile the data regarding the contribution of nurses to the attainment of Saudi Vision 2030 healthcare goals. A thorough search for research published between 2016 and 202 was done in the PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus databases.3. The search terms included "nursing," "Saudi Arabia," "Vision 2030," "evidence-based practice," and related synonyms. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). A total of 20 studies (12 quantitative, 6 qualitative, and 2 mixed-methods) met the inclusion criteria. The findings suggest that nurses in Saudi Arabia have a moderate level of knowledge, attitudes, and implementation of EBP, with organizational and individual barriers hindering its adoption. The key roles of nurses in achieving Vision 2030 healthcare goals include providing patient-centered care, promoting health education and prevention, enhancing patient safety and quality, and leading healthcare transformation. The enablers of nursing's contribution to Vision 2030 include education and training, interprofessional collaboration, leadership development, and policy support. The review highlights the need for strategic initiatives to build EBP competencies among nurses, create supportive organizational cultures, and align nursing practice with Vision 2030 priorities. Further research is needed to evaluate the impact of nursing interventions on patient outcomes and health system performance in the context of Vision 2030.