Examination of Safety Protocols in Nursing: Evaluating Best Practices for Documenting Nutritional Assessments and Dermatological Treatments within Laboratory Environments

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Khulood Yahya Fallatah, Ahmed Saad Kurdi, Hamdan Saad Alanazi, Roqaih Hussain Alnakle, Salwa Shafiq Abualfaraj, Fahad Mosleh Alsalmi, Khaola Hmood Alharbi, Basmah Abdullah Nuli, Raweyah Mohammad Alrefaei, Abdulkarim Raja Allah Dulaym Almohammadi, Hamdan Dughayyim Albanaqi, Saud Nahi Alqasimi.

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Background: The provision of secure and effective primary healthcare (PHC) is imperative globally, particularly highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Primary healthcare nursing professionals (PHCNPs) have emerged as vital contributors in enhancing patient access and quality of care. Despite their significant role, there is a lack of comprehensive indicators for assessing their impact in various healthcare settings, particularly in nutritional assessments and dermatological treatments.


Methods: A systematic review was conducted, focusing on literature published from 2010 to 2023. Eight electronic databases were searched for relevant studies that examined the outcomes related to PHCNP interventions. The review analyzed indicators from patient, provider, and health system perspectives to evaluate the effectiveness of PHCNP roles.


Results: The findings revealed that PHCNPs contribute positively to various health outcomes, including improvements in activities of daily living, mental health, and chronic disease management. Statistically significant enhancements were noted in patient satisfaction, adherence to treatment protocols, and overall health perceptions. However, disparities in documentation practices and indicators were evident, suggesting a need for standardized metrics to fully capture the effectiveness of PHCNP interventions.


Conclusion: This review underscores the importance of establishing clear indicators for PHCNP practices to improve patient care and health outcomes. The implementation of standardized documentation practices is essential for optimizing the contributions of PHCNPs in nutritional and dermatological assessments, ultimately enhancing the quality of primary healthcare services.

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