Improving Healthcare Quality Through Integrated Allied Health Professions: An Interdisciplinary Review of Nursing, Nutrition, and Health Information Management

Abstract

Background: Healthcare quality is increasingly dependent on interdisciplinary collaboration among allied health professionals who contribute to safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Nursing, nutrition, and health information management each play essential roles in optimizing clinical outcomes and healthcare performance. Objective: This review examines the individual and collective contributions of nursing, nutrition, and health information management to improving healthcare quality and explores the value of integrating these disciplines within modern healthcare systems. Methods: A narrative review of recent literature published between 2015 and 2026 was conducted using major scientific databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL. Relevant studies addressing interdisciplinary practice, quality improvement, patient safety, nutrition care, and health information management were synthesized thematically. Results: The reviewed evidence indicates that integrating nursing expertise, nutritional interventions, and effective health information management enhances patient safety, supports evidence-based decision-making, improves care coordination, reduces medical errors, and increases healthcare efficiency and patient satisfaction. Conclusion: An integrated allied health approach provides a comprehensive strategy for achieving sustainable healthcare quality improvement. Strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration and digital health integration can further enhance clinical outcomes and support high-quality, patient-centered healthcare delivery.