ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Elevating Healthcare: Rapid Literature Review on Drone Applications for Streamlining Disaster Management and Prehospital Care in Saudi Arabia.
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- A Systematic Review of Drone Customization and Application in Public Health Innovation.Cureus · 2025Review
- Assessment of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) response times and operational factors in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA): a retrospective analysis.Postepy w kardiologii interwencyjnej = Advances in interventional cardiology · 2025Article
- Factors Influencing Telehealth Adoption in Managing Healthcare in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2024Review
- The Right to Refuse: Understanding Healthcare Providers' Perspectives on Patient Autonomy in Emergency Care.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Healthcare professionals' readiness and perceived barriers to drone-assisted emergency healthcare in Palestine.Digital healthArticle
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Abstract
Saudi Arabia's health sector faces pressing challenges in disaster and prehospital care delivery, such as prolonged response times, limited access to remote areas, and strained medical resources. Integrating drone technology has emerged as an innovative approach to address these challenges and revolutionize healthcare delivery. Drones can significantly enhance response times, increase access to underserved areas, and reduce the burden on existing medical infrastructure. A detailed analysis of global case studies demonstrates the successful use of drones in healthcare delivery, emphasizing the importance of regulatory frameworks and public-private partnerships. These examples provide valuable insights into Saudi Arabia's health sector transformation. The potential benefits of integrating drone technology include improved patient outcomes, increased efficiency, and cost savings. To ensure the successful implementation of this transformative approach, it is crucial to establish clear regulatory guidelines, invest in research and development, and foster collaboration between the government, private sector, and healthcare stakeholders. The aim of this study is to explore the potential of drone technology in transforming healthcare delivery in Saudi Arabia, particularly within disaster response and prehospital care services.
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