Nursing workforce challenges in gulf cooperation council countries: A systematic review of factors influencing shortage and retention
Addressing the nursing workforce crisis in the Gulf Cooperation Council requires multifaceted interventions. Priority areas include leadership development, structured career pathways, and improved cultural integration efforts. Further longitudinal and regionally inclusive research is recommended.
Authors
- Alaa Ahmed Elshanbary
- Amani N. Alansari
- Kalpana Singh
- Mohamed Sayed Zaazouee
Institutions
- Al-Azhar University (EG)
- Hamad Medical Corporation (QA)
- Alexandria University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnsa.2026.100501
- Primary Topic
- Nursing education and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00