Role of nurses in the management of noncommunicable diseases in Middle Eastern countries: A scoping review

IF 3.7 2区医学 Q1 NURSING

Nursing Outlook Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI:10.1016/j.outlook.2025.102479

Joy Hanoun RN, MPH, PhD(c) , Pascale Beloni RN, PhD , Jean Toniolo RN, MPH, PhD

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Abstract

Background

Chronic diseases affect over 20 million people in the Middle East, posing major public health challenges. Task shifting—particularly nurse-led care—is a promising strategy to address care gaps; however, yet its scope and effectiveness in this region remain poorly documented.

Purpose

This scoping review aimed to describe nurses’ roles in chronic disease management across the Middle East, assess their knowledge levels, and identify existing challenges.

Methods

Following Cochrane guidelines, we searched six databases (January–February 2024), screened studies in duplicate, and conducted a descriptive analysis. Study quality was appraised using the Downs and Black checklist (quantitative) and the CASP checklist (qualitative).

Discussion

Sixty-seven studies were included. Nurses were involved in various domains such as palliative care, diabetes management, patient education, and pandemic response. Key barriers included limited training, emotional burden, and cultural taboos.

Conclusion

Nurses play a critical yet under-recognized role. Strengthening education, policy support, and advanced roles is vital to improving chronic disease care in the region.

Reporting Method

PRISMA.

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护士在中东国家非传染性疾病管理中的作用：范围审查

背景：中东地区有2000多万人患有慢性病，对公共卫生构成重大挑战。任务转移——尤其是由护士主导的护理——是解决护理差距的一个有希望的策略；然而，其在该地区的范围和有效性仍然缺乏记录。目的：本综述旨在描述中东地区护士在慢性疾病管理中的作用，评估其知识水平，并确定存在的挑战。方法遵循Cochrane指南，检索6个数据库（2024年1 - 2月），筛选重复研究，并进行描述性分析。采用Downs和Black检查表（定量）和CASP检查表（定性）对研究质量进行评价。讨论纳入67项研究。护士参与了各种领域，如姑息治疗、糖尿病管理、患者教育和大流行应对。主要障碍包括有限的训练、情感负担和文化禁忌。结论护士的作用至关重要，但尚未得到充分认识。加强教育、政策支持和发挥先进作用对于改善该地区的慢性病护理至关重要。报告MethodPRISMA。

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Nursing Outlook 医学-护理

CiteScore

6.20

自引率

7.00%

发文量

109

审稿时长

25 days

期刊介绍： Nursing Outlook, a bimonthly journal, provides innovative ideas for nursing leaders through peer-reviewed articles and timely reports. Each issue examines current issues and trends in nursing practice, education, and research, offering progressive solutions to the challenges facing the profession. Nursing Outlook is the official journal of the American Academy of Nursing and the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science and supports their mission to serve the public and the nursing profession by advancing health policy and practice through the generation, synthesis, and dissemination of nursing knowledge. The journal is included in MEDLINE, CINAHL and the Journal Citation Reports published by Clarivate Analytics.