The Impact of Nursing Professionals on Public Health Awareness and Patient Education in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Introduction: Due to the growing prevalence of chronic diseases and the recent development of the health care system in Saudi Arabia, nursing professional has emerged as an important source of public awareness and patient education.
Aim of work: To explore the multifaceted roles of nurses in improving public health awareness and patient education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search in the MEDLINE database's electronic literature using the following search terms: Impact, Nursing, Professionals, Public Health, Awareness, Patient Education, and Saudi Arabia. The search was restricted to publications from 2016 to 2024 in order to locate relevant content. We performed a search on Google Scholar to locate and examine academic papers that pertain to my subject matter. The selection of articles was impacted by certain criteria for inclusion.
Results: The publications analyzed in this study encompassed from 2016 to 2024. The study was structured into various sections with specific headings in the discussion section.
Conclusion: Nursing professionals in Saudi Arabia play prestigious roles towards the development of the nation’s health cares in the area of health promotion and counseling. Thus the health challenges faced in Saudi Arabia can be effectively tackled and since the health workers are strategically placed within the health care system of Saudi Arabia the country can achieve its Vision 2030 in terms of population Health by promoting informed society. Further commitment to financing the expansion of nursing education, recruitment of personnel and change in policy is required for a complete realization.