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Published on: October 24, 2019
Research Status and Hotspots of International Nursing Education: A Bibliometric Analysis
Fang Meng1, Huiling Zhang2, Ying Zhu3
1Academic Affairs Office, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Abstract:
Background and Purpose: Influenced by information technology development and the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing education is changing significantly, prompting nursing educators to track international trends. This study aimed to explore the research status and hotspots of nursing education in the past 5 years, providing insights for researchers. Methods: Articles published between 2020 and 2024 in five nursing education journals were analyzed with CiteSpace version 6.4.R1 for countries/regions, institutions, authors, and keywords. Results: A total of 4,362 articles were analyzed. The United States led in article numbers. Cooperation between authors and institutions was limited. Research hotspots included cultivating nursing students' core professional competencies, innovating teaching methods and approaches, and enhancing professional identity. Implications for Practice: This study systematically analyzes nursing education literature across multiple dimensions. It reveals the regional disparities, thereby prompting researchers to focus on the innovation and development of nursing education practices under different cultural backgrounds. The limitations in international scholarly networks highlight the imperative to establish robust global partnerships to foster knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration. By mapping and discussing keyword clusters, it vividly demonstrates the research hotspots in nursing education for educators and provides practical and actionable insights.
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