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Patterns and Trends in Global Nursing Robotics Research: A Bibliometric Study.
Shan Zhang1, Lu Liu1, Tingting Peng2
1School of Nursing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Journal of Nursing Management
|April 14, 2025
Summary
Global nursing robot research shows increasing trends, with the US leading publications. Key areas include technology and functionality, with social robots in patient care emerging as a future direction.
Area of Science:
- Robotics
- Healthcare Technology
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Increasing global aging population drives demand for caregiving services.
- Nursing robots offer innovative solutions to caregiver shortages and healthcare efficiency challenges.
- Limited bibliometric analyses exist for nursing robot research between 2014-2024.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate global trends and research status in nursing robot development.
- To identify key contributors, publications, and research hotspots in the field.
- To provide insights into future research trajectories for nursing robots.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of nursing robot research from January 1, 2014, to October 30, 2024.
- Data sourced from the Web of Science database.
- Analysis utilized CiteSpace software for visualization and trend identification.
Main Results:
- A total of 696 publications were analyzed, originating from 66 countries and 165 institutions.
- The United States led in publications (26.87%), with Griffith University being a leading institution.
- Research hotspots include robot technology, functionality, and impact, with social robots in patient care as an emerging direction.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a comprehensive overview of the nursing robot research landscape over the past decade.
- Identified trends and hotspots offer valuable insights for future research and development in nursing robotics.
- Nursing robots have the potential to enhance efficiency and allow nurses to focus on complex patient care.
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