Quality of care in university hospitals in Saudi Arabia: an updated systematic review

Saudi university hospitals demonstrate strengths in patient-centredness, effectiveness, and efficiency, but persistent gaps in timeliness, safety, and equity remain. Targeted improvements are needed to strengthen their role in advancing healthcare quality and achieving Vision 2030 goals.

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Frontiers in Health Services
Published
2026-01-15
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https://doi.org/10.3389/frhs.2025.1701062
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Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
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Quality of care in university hospitals in Saudi Arabia: an updated systematic review

Abdullah Alalawi
Frontiers in Health Services
Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
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Quality of care in university hospitals in Saudi Arabia: an updated systematic review

Abdullah Alalawi
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Abstract

Saudi university hospitals demonstrate strengths in patient-centredness, effectiveness, and efficiency, but persistent gaps in timeliness, safety, and equity remain. Targeted improvements are needed to strengthen their role in advancing healthcare quality and achieving Vision 2030 goals.

Frontiers in Health ServicesVol. 5
Umm al-Qura University (SA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 89%
Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
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