Charting the use of mini-clinical evaluation exercise (mini-CEX) in nursing and dental education: a bibliometric analysis from the Web of Science database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Workplace-based assessments, such as the mini-clinical evaluation exercise (mini-CEX), are increasingly used to evaluate clinical competence in authentic healthcare settings. This study aimed to map and evaluate the global research landscape of mini-CEX in nursing and dental education through bibliometric analysis.

Methods

A literature search was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection on July 1, 2025, using the terms "mini-CEX," "mini clinical evaluation exercise," "nursing," "nurse," "dental," and "dentistry." The eligible articles were studies published in English that involved learners or educators in nursing or dental education. Data such as publication metrics, authorship, affiliations, keyword co-occurrence, journal impact, and Sustainable Developme

SUBMITTER: Lin GSS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12628775 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature