Enhancing Patient-Centered Care through Data-Driven Insights: Collaboration between Nursing and Health Informatics in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The rapid advancements in health informatics have created new opportunities for enhancing patient-centered care in Saudi Arabia. This systematic review aims to explore the potential for collaboration between nursing and health informatics in Saudi Arabia to leverage data-driven insights for improving patient outcomes and experiences. A comprehensive search of electronic databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus, was conducted to identify relevant studies published between 2010 and 2023. The search strategy employed a combination of keywords related to patient-centered care, nursing, health informatics, and Saudi Arabia. A total of 28 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. The findings highlight the current state of patient-centered care and health informatics in Saudi Arabia, identifying key challenges and opportunities for collaboration between nursing and health informatics. The review also reveals the potential benefits of leveraging data-driven insights, such as improved clinical decision-making, personalized care planning, and enhanced patient engagement. However, several barriers to the effective utilization of health informatics in nursing practice were identified, including limited technical skills, resistance to change, and inadequate infrastructure. The review proposes a framework for fostering collaboration between nursing and health informatics in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of education and training, organizational support, and policy development. The findings of this review have significant implications for policymakers, healthcare organizations, and nursing professionals in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the need for strategic investments and initiatives to harness the power of health informatics for advancing patient-centered care.