SynthesisFrontiers in public health2022
A mixed-method analysis to identify the current focus, trends, and gaps in health science research in Saudi Arabia.
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- Public health informatics tools for dengue risk management: A systematic review.PLOS digital health · 2026Article
- A mixed-methods SWOT analysis of community pharmacy services in Saudi Arabia: stakeholder perspectives and strategic framework.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Neonatal nurses' experiences with generative AI in clinical decision-making: a qualitative exploration in high-risk nicus.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on Psychological Distress among Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Role of Problem-Solving Appraisal.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: The identification of current gaps in high-impact medical research in Saudi Arabia has international significance due to the trend of collaborative research in the field of health and medicine and the focus on knowledge-sharing. The purpose of this study is to assess the current focus, gaps, and priorities in health research in Saudi Arabia. Methods: We employed a mixed-method research approach to achieve research objectives. (1) a systematic review of scientific research studies that are published between January 2020 to January 2022 in the top fifty Q1 medical science journals (2) a cross-sectional survey collected data from professionals employed in various organizations including the Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Education (MoE), health organizations and universities, and the health industry. The close-ended survey questions inquired about the broad and specific areas of ongoing health research projects by these researchers and organizations in Saudi Arabia. Results: The literature search on databases identified Science Direct ( Conclusion: Findings suggest that current gaps in original research from Saudi Arabia are in healthcare service quality, reproductive health, physical and mental disabilities and health informatics. Researchers and funding agencies and international collaborative projects should prioritize these areas.
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