Assessing How Team Culture Shapes Clin Ical Audit Outcomes In Saudi MOH Healthcare Settings

Abstract

Clinical audits are essential quality improvement mechanisms in healthcare systems worldwide, yet their effectiveness varies significantly across different institutional contexts. This article examines the critical role that team culture plays in determining clinical audit outcomes within Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health (MOH) healthcare facilities. Drawing on contemporary implementation science and complexity theory frameworks, this analysis explores how organizational culture, leadership dynamics, and interprofessional relationships influence the translation of audit findings into meaningful quality improvements. The discussion encompasses the unique cultural, organizational, and systemic factors that characterize Saudi Arabia's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape within the context of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 healthcare transformation program. The article concludes with evidence-based recommendations for healthcare leaders and policymakers to foster team cultures that optimize clinical audit effectiveness, ensuring these quality improvement mechanisms fulfill their potential to enhance patient care across Saudi MOH settings.