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Published on: October 24, 2019
Investigation of Early Mobilization After Surgery with Bibliometric Analysis Method.
Kübra Can1, Seçil Taylan2, Barış Özdere3
1Graduate School of Education (PhD student), Bahcesehir University Istanbul, Turkey; Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Halic University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Summary
Research on early mobilization and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols is growing, but lacks focus on complications. Future nursing studies should address these gaps for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometric analysis of surgical patient recovery research.
- Mapping the scientific landscape of early mobilization and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols.
Background:
- Early mobilization and ERAS protocols are critical for postoperative care.
- Understanding research trends is vital for advancing evidence-based nursing practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the global scientific landscape of early mobilization and ERAS protocols.
- Identify research trends, key themes, and knowledge gaps in this field.
- Guide future evidence-based nursing practices.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric research design.
- Analysis of 645 articles (1996-2025) from Web of Science.
- Utilized Bibliometrix R package for keyword, author, and journal analysis.
Main Results:
- Significant publication increase since 2010, peaking in 2024.
- USA, China, and Germany lead in publications; UK and Denmark in citation impact.
- Dominant themes: "enhanced recovery," "outcomes"; underrepresented: "complications," "operating room efficiency."
Conclusions:
- The field is expanding but unevenly distributed across topics.
- Need for focused studies on under-represented clinical complications.
- Standardized reporting and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential for refining protocols.