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Ana Afonso1, Sara Sitefane2, Janaína Fabri3,4
1Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Palma de Cima, 1649-023, Lisbon, Portugal. s-anfiafonso@ucp.pt.
This study analyzed spirituality in nursing education using bibliometrics. Key findings reveal the United States leads publications, with spiritual competence and care education as emerging themes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education Research
- Bibliometrics
- Spirituality in Healthcare
Background:
- Spirituality in nursing education is an emerging academic field.
- Understanding its evolution requires bibliometric analysis.
- This study maps the research landscape.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the evolution of spirituality in nursing education research.
- To identify key publications, authors, and journals.
- To determine emerging themes in the field.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of publications from 1981-2024.
- Searches conducted on Web of Science and Scopus databases.
- Data analyzed using Bibliometrix and Biblioshiny in R.
Main Results:
- 230 documents were analyzed.
- The United States (70 publications) is the most prolific country.
- Wilfred McSherry is the most prolific author; Nurse Education Today published the most articles.
- Spiritual competence and spiritual care education are key themes.
Conclusions:
- Bibliometric indicators provide insight into the growth of spirituality in nursing education.
- The field shows a clear trajectory with identifiable leading contributors and journals.
- Future research should focus on spiritual competence and care education.
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