Name:JAMEEL MAHMOUD JAMEEL MAASH
Name:MOHAMMAD MENWER DAKIL ALSAEDI
Name:YOUSEF MENWER DAKIL ALSAEDI
Name:AFNAN ABDOLELAH MAHMOUD HUSSAIN
Name:MANIA ABDULMOAIN HAMID ALGAHDALI
Name:AMER ESSA MOHAMMED ABO ALAMAH
Name:DALAL MOHAMMED ALDOSARI
The Role of Nurses and Physicians in Promoting Community Health
Abstract
The complexity of modern healthcare requires a multifaceted approach that integrates strong leadership, evidence-based practices, effective communication, and innovative community health initiatives. This paper explores these dimensions, focusing on the pivotal role of nurse leadership in promoting evidence-based practice and improving healthcare delivery. Nurse leaders are instrumental in sustaining high standards of care, fostering interprofessional collaboration, and addressing barriers to evidence-based implementation. Professional communication skills among nursing are examined as essential tools for building strong nurse-patient relationships, enhancing patient safety, and improving health outcomes.
The paper also delves into the evolving roles of community health workers and family doctor services, particularly in advancing primary care accessibility and achieving public health goals in underserved regions. Case studies and systematic reviews illustrate how community health programs are transforming healthcare delivery, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The signing of family doctor contracts, for instance, is linked to increased participation in preventive health behaviors, such as cancer screenings. In addition, the well-being of healthcare professionals is highlighted as a critical factor in healthcare performance. Resilience, self-care practices, and supportive workplace environments are identified as key elements for reducing burnout and turnover, especially among nursing and primary care doctors. Ethical issues surrounding the use of digital platforms in doctor-patient relationships are also discussed, emphasizing the need for trust, privacy, and data security in online healthcare communities. This study further examines the interplay between healthcare policy and practice, showcasing how initiatives like the Nursing now campaign is raising the global profile of nursing. Insights into health systems research, such as the depending on nursing and doctors in primary care and community-based health worker programs, underscore the importance of innovative workforce models to meet growing healthcare demands. By synthesizing these themes, this paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the strategies needed to enhance global healthcare systems. It advocates for leadership development, the adoption of evidence-based practices, and investment in community health initiatives as essential pathways to achieving equity, quality, and sustainability in healthcare (Arnold & Boggs, 2019).
Key words: Community health, nursing, physicians, collaboration, public health, disease prevention, health promotion, social determinants of health, interprofessional teamwork, community engagement.
