Enhancing Communication and Collaboration Among Multidisciplinary Healthcare Teams in Saudi Arabia: A Focus on Nurses and Technicians in Diverse Clinical Settings

Abstract

Healthcare systems around the world are facing increasing challenges, particularly due to the increasing prevalence and incidence of infectious and chronic diseases. In Saudi Arabia, these challenges are exacerbated by the increasing population and the threat of pandemics such as COVID-19. To address these issues, a multidisciplinary healthcare model is essential. This approach brings together professionals from different fields, including physicians, nurses, technicians, pharmacists, and physiotherapists, to provide coordinated, patient-centered care. While this model offers many benefits, such as improved patient outcomes, enhanced communication, and improved care coordination, it also faces several challenges, including time pressures, communication barriers, and different priorities among team members. This review explores the benefits and challenges of multidisciplinary teamwork in clinical settings, with a focus on the role of nurses and technicians in enhancing healthcare delivery in Saudi Arabia.