Mobile learning in nursing education: A bibliometric analysis and visualization

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Educational Technology
• Bibliometrics

Background:

• Mobile learning (m-learning) is increasingly integrated into nursing education.
• Understanding research trends and influential works is crucial for advancing the field.
• Bibliometric analysis provides a quantitative overview of scientific output.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric analysis of mobile learning in nursing education.
• To identify key publications, authors, countries, and emerging research themes.
• To map the knowledge landscape of m-learning in nursing.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis using Scopus database.
• VOSviewer and Bibliometrix for data analysis and visualization.
• Science mapping, performance analysis, and synthetic knowledge synthesis.

Main Results:

• 234 publications from 2002-2023 across 107 sources, with 8797 citations.
• The United States led in publications and citations; Hwang was the most cited author.
• Emerging keywords include gamification, simulation, attitude, clinical competence, and online learning.

Conclusions:

• Research on mobile learning in nursing education is expanding.
• Findings offer insights for researchers and faculty on m-learning applications.
• The study highlights key areas for future development in nursing education technology.