Optimizing Perioperative Nursing Care: Enhancing Surgical Outcomes in Saudi Arabian Hospitals

Abstract

Perioperative nursing care plays a crucial role in optimizing surgical outcomes and enhancing patient safety. In Saudi Arabia, the healthcare system is undergoing a transformative phase, with a focus on improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare services. This systematic review aims to synthesize the evidence on effective perioperative nursing interventions that can enhance surgical outcomes in Saudi Arabian hospitals. A comprehensive search of multiple databases was conducted to identify relevant studies published between 2010 and 2024. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using standardized tools. The findings highlight the effectiveness of various perioperative nursing interventions, such as enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, patient education and counseling, pain management, infection control measures, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The review also identifies the key enablers and barriers to implementing these interventions in the Saudi healthcare context, such as organizational support, training and education, and cultural considerations. The study provides recommendations for policy, practice, and research to optimize perioperative nursing care and support the ongoing healthcare transformation in Saudi Arabia. The findings emphasize the importance of empowering nurses, fostering evidence-based practices, and promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement to achieve better surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction in Saudi hospitals.