The research hotspots and trends of artificial intelligence technology in nursing management: a bibliometric study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in healthcare, with nursing management being a key area of application. As AI technologies such as machine learning and decision support systems are increasingly integrated into clinical workflows, understanding the research landscape of AI in nursing management becomes essential.

Methods

A total of 151 English-language publications from the Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus (data from 1990 to August 2025) were analyzed using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Bibliometrix. Analyses included co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrence, citation patterns, and trend visualizations.

Results

Since 2017, the number of relevant publications has surged, with China leading in output and the United

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12727640 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature