Potential and risks behind the national transformational program in Saudi Arabia

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Ibrahim Nasser Walbi
 

Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Saudi Arabia

: Dent Health Curr Res

Abstract

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Background: Saudi Arabia guarantees citizens’ right to receive medical care and treatment during emergencies or sickness and aging. However, with the consistent increase in expenditure and inability to provide access, the transformation was an unavoidable action. Therefore, this paper aims to address the potential and risks behind the National Transformation Program (NTP) in Saudi Arabia through the lens of the Value Transformation Framework. Methods: Multiple research databases (PubMed, Web of Science, UpToDate, Google Scholar, and Summon) were searched between 2016 and 2024. Relevant articles were selected by scanning the title and abstract, yielding 43 references after the screening, exclusion, and inclusion criteria were met. Citation software was used to identify additional sources as analysis proceeded, in accordance with the Hermeneutic approach in mapping and classification. Results: The most cited concerns were the sustainability and workforce of the healthcare system. In terms of care delivery, the literature was extensive. In contrast, insufficient studies have been conducted on infrastructure and people. Furthermore, limited information is available on how to assess the transformation, which remains an unaddressed research question. Conclusion: NTP could meet several hurdles. However, through the measurement, assessment phases, and development tracking success could be made.

Biography

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Ibrahim Alwalbi is a member of department of oral health in prince sultan military medical city with over 20 years of experience. He has been invited for several conferences and well known of his expertise in dental health. Alwalbi’s contribution to the field in dental health have been significant in this industry.