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Sleep Problems and Kidney Transplantation: A Bibliometric Analysis
Büşra Nur Temur1, Nilgün Aksoy, Ayşe Meydanlıoğlu
1From the Department of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing,Antalya Türkiye.
Summary
This bibliometric study maps global research on sleep problems in kidney transplant recipients, revealing increasing scientific interest and key thematic links like "renal transplantation" and "sleep quality". The findings can guide future research and clinical practice improvements.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics and Scientometrics
- Nephrology and Transplant Medicine
- Sleep Medicine and Research
Background:
- Sleep problems are a significant and prevalent issue for kidney transplant recipients.
- Understanding the landscape of scientific research on this topic is crucial for advancing care.
- A bibliometric approach provides a comprehensive overview of global research output.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map the global scientific literature concerning sleep problems in kidney transplant recipients.
- To identify key authors, influential publications, and thematic trends within this research area.
- To visualize collaborative networks and research dissemination patterns.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted on May 14, 2025, in the Web of Science Core Collection.
- Search terms included various sleep-related keywords, limited to English-language publications.
- Bibliometric analysis was performed using VOSviewer software for co-authorship, co-citation, keyword co-occurrence, and bibliographic coupling.
Main Results:
- Analysis of 400 retrieved articles revealed significant collaborative networks and influential contributions.
- Key thematic links were identified between 'renal transplantation' and 'sleep quality,' and 'kidney transplantation' and 'sleep apnea.'
- The American Journal of Kidney Diseases and Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation were prominent journals, with specific highly cited studies and authors identified.
Conclusions:
- Scientific interest in sleep quality and sleep disorders among kidney transplant recipients is demonstrably increasing.
- The findings provide a foundation for future interdisciplinary research agendas.
- This mapping can support improvements in clinical practice and health policy to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.
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