The Synergy of Multidisciplinary Teams and Healthcare Transformation in Achieving Saudi Vision 2030: Findings Based on Recent Literature

Abstract

Background: The healthcare transformation focus in Saudi Vision 2030 includes advocating for using multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to meet the increasing demand for quality, patient centered care. However, the effectiveness of MDTs is hampered by communication barriers and role ambiguity, given that the MDT needs to bring together multiple expertises of different healthcare fields.

Aim: In this review, the role of MDTs in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare transformation, factors influencing their success, and recommendations in line with Vision 2030 are evaluated.

Method: Ten PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL studies on MDTs in healthcare and Vision 2030 objectives were subjected to a systematic review. For this, studies published between 2020 and 2024 were selected guided by PRISMA guidelines.

Results: Five key themes impacting MDT effectiveness were identified: The barriers to communication, role clarity, integration of technology, policy support and availability of resources rank among the most outstanding among. It reports that MDTs influence care quality and patient satisfaction but identify some attitudinal challenges in terms of communication and role overlap. Effective enablers were demonstrated to be leadership, structured roles, accessible technology, and national guidelines.

Conclusion: MDTs are important to attain a patient centered efficient healthcare system in Saudi Arabia. To facilitate MDT integration for Vision 2030 healthcare vision, clear protocols, policy support and workforce development will address identified challenges. Further research should attempt to uncover digital tools and rural workforce strategies with long term impact to ensure equitable access.