Nursing workforce challenges in gulf cooperation council countries: A systematic review of factors influencing shortage and retention

Key Points

• Nursing workforce challenges are critical due to factors like retention and shortage, requiring immediate attention.
• Systematic review highlights priority areas such as leadership development and improved cultural integration efforts.
• Longitudinal analysis across Gulf Cooperation Council countries suggests a need for structured career pathways in nursing.
• Addressing the crisis may enable better healthcare delivery across the region and improve nursing conditions.