Italian Nursing Research: A Bibliometric Analysis from 1980 to 2020.

ABSTRACT: Aim: The aim of this study was to explore Italian nurses' publications from 1980 to 2020. Background/Objectives: Several studies have been conducted internationally to assess nursing research output. In Italy, there are some older studies, but a comprehensive analysis of the Italian nursing scientific production after 2010 is needed. Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted through a retrospective descriptive study. All articles (n = 3423) published by Italian nurses (n = 2170) and indexed in Scopus were included, in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Results: Publication trends show a steady growth, with an increase in publications in journals with higher IFs. Most publications were focused on clinical research and used quantitative methods (n = 2473

SUBMITTER: Luciani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11679739 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature