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ArticleJournal of nursing management2024

Trends and Hotspots in Nursing Theory Research Published from 1990 to 2022: A Web of Science-Based Bibliometric Analysis.

Ruifang Zhu, Qian Wang, Jun Zhang, Weiliang Liu, Caizhen Ma, Shifan Han, Zhiguang Duan

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Ruifang ZhuEditorial Office First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China.ORCID 0000-0001-5139-9099
Qian WangSchool of Nursing Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China.
Jun ZhangSchool of Nursing Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China.
Weiliang LiuSchool of Nursing Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China.
Caizhen MaSchool of Nursing Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China.
Shifan HanEditorial Office First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China.ORCID 0000-0003-4448-1689
Zhiguang DuanSchool of Nursing Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2063-5236

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Abstract

Methods: This study adopted bibliometric approaches and analyzed the nursing theory research literature included in the Web of Science database during the 33 years between 1990 and 2022 using VOSviewer software. The source countries and regions, subject categories and distributions of institutions/units, journals, and highly productive authors of 23,180 nursing theory publications from the past 33 years were analyzed. The top ten funding agencies of nursing theory literature were also analyzed. Cluster and topic evolution analyses were performed on high-frequency keywords in nursing theory literature. Results: Historical trends in nursing theory were explored based on the number of articles published each year. The authoritative academic journals of nursing theory were identified based on the number of articles published, and the leaders of nursing theory and their academic research teams were identified based on the authors and their institutions. Moreover, the research hotspots and development trends in nursing theory were explored based on keyword clustering and topic evolution analysis. Thus, it is helpful to guide nursing practice and effectively solve nursing problems in nursing management. Conclusion: Research on nursing theory has been increasingly applied in clinical practice and tested or verified through clinical interventions in treating diseases. Theoretical research is inseparable from the development of nursing education. Moreover, research methods should be specific and diverse. Further improvement of theories depends on patient-centered clinical practice. Therefore, this study plays an important role in the continuous enrichment and development of nursing theory, which is conducive to further promoting the progress of nursing management and nursing discipline.

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BibliometricsNursing ResearchNursing TheoryHumans

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