The Role of Mobile Health Clinics in Enhancing Access to Primary Nursing Care: Review of Global Strategies and their Implications for Rural Healthcare Delivery

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Salma Mohammed Zaila, Nadiya Khalil I Albariya, Nouf Issa Masoud, Mariam Nasser Hussain Karkaa, Sultan Ali Mustafa Alasiri, Salwa Shafiq Abualfaraj, Ibtisam Hadi Alenazi, Ameer Abdulkarim Alzabali, Hanan Suliman Alrasheedy, Nada Hamdan Ghamshi, Sahar Abdullah Alwahidi, Amnh Mohammad Hadi, Maher Sajdi Mashal Alotaibi, Abdullah Salem Saeed, Saud Nahi Alqasimi.

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Background: The increasing need for accessible healthcare services, particularly in rural areas, has led to exploring innovative approaches such as mobile health clinics. These clinics aim to bridge the gap in primary healthcare access, especially for underserved populations facing geographical and financial barriers.


Methods: This systematic literature review analyzed diverse studies from databases including MEDLINE, Scopus, and Google Scholar, focusing on global strategies to enhance access to nursing care through mobile health clinics. The review synthesized evidence from various contexts, emphasizing community health services, school-based healthcare, and telemedicine as effective modalities.


Results: The findings revealed that mobile health clinics significantly improve healthcare access in rural communities by delivering essential services directly to underserved populations. Key strategies identified include community engagement, inter-sectoral coordination, and integrating non-profit organizations, which collectively enhance service delivery and reduce health disparities. The review highlighted that these clinics not only provide immediate health services but also foster long-term community health initiatives and training for local healthcare workers.


Conclusion: Mobile health clinics represent a vital component in advancing universal health coverage by addressing the unique challenges faced by rural populations. By implementing community-oriented healthcare models, these clinics can effectively enhance the accessibility and quality of nursing care. Future policies should prioritize the expansion and sustainability of mobile health initiatives to ensure equitable health outcomes across diverse populations.

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