Self-care in nursing: A bibliometric analysis (1976–2023)

Context: This study conducted a science mapping analysis of Self-care for nurses research until 1 January 2024. Self-care is a crucial element in promoting global health. Self-care can lead to the health and happiness of nurses. The purpose of this study was to identify the authoritative journals in...

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Main Authors: Mahsa Hosseini, Soheila Shamsikhani, Masoomeh Noruzi Zamengani, Sediqullah Ahmadi, Ali Jadidi
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Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences
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author Mahsa Hosseini
Soheila Shamsikhani
Masoomeh Noruzi Zamengani
Sediqullah Ahmadi
Ali Jadidi
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Masoomeh Noruzi Zamengani
Sediqullah Ahmadi
Ali Jadidi
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description Context: This study conducted a science mapping analysis of Self-care for nurses research until 1 January 2024. Self-care is a crucial element in promoting global health. Self-care can lead to the health and happiness of nurses. The purpose of this study was to identify the authoritative journals in this field, and topics related to nurses’ self-care. Evidence Acquisition: The present study was a bibliometric analysis that used science mapping techniques and data was extracted from the Web of Science and Scopus. Based on the study population and the outcome, Self-care and nurses were considered as the main search terms. Data collection and analysis may be divided into two main: descriptive and bibliometric. The use of VOSviewer for analysis. Results: This study retrieved 102 publications which, 74 (58%) were articles and 12 (11%) were reviewed articles. The United States is the most effective country in this field with the most publications and citations. Common related to self-care, nursing, work factors, and health-related. The International Journal of Nursing Studies from Elsevier has the most citations in the WOS and Scopus databases. Conclusions: Due to the lack of research in the field, there is a concern to produce information and research in this field. The importance of research in this field is related to the role of nurses in the health system. self-care can help improve global health by improving the physical and mental health of nurses. Therefore, it is suggested that pay special attention to Self-care for nurses.
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spelling doaj-art-594c93d7b37b49d5b2c6fabbc4f754062025-02-09T05:00:25ZengElsevierInternational Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences2214-13912025-01-0122100821Self-care in nursing: A bibliometric analysis (1976–2023)Mahsa Hosseini0Soheila Shamsikhani1Masoomeh Noruzi Zamengani2Sediqullah Ahmadi3Ali Jadidi4Shazand School of Nursing Arak University of Medical Sciences Arak IranShazand School of Nursing Arak University of Medical Sciences Arak Iran; Corresponding author at: Shazand School of Nursing, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Basij Sq, Payambar Azam University Complex, Blue wing, Arak Po box: 38619-7-4545, Iran.Department of Paramedicine Arak University of Medical Sciences Arak IranStudent Research Committee Arak University of Medical Sciences Arak IranSchool of Nursing Arak University of Medical Sciences Arak IranContext: This study conducted a science mapping analysis of Self-care for nurses research until 1 January 2024. Self-care is a crucial element in promoting global health. Self-care can lead to the health and happiness of nurses. The purpose of this study was to identify the authoritative journals in this field, and topics related to nurses’ self-care. Evidence Acquisition: The present study was a bibliometric analysis that used science mapping techniques and data was extracted from the Web of Science and Scopus. Based on the study population and the outcome, Self-care and nurses were considered as the main search terms. Data collection and analysis may be divided into two main: descriptive and bibliometric. The use of VOSviewer for analysis. Results: This study retrieved 102 publications which, 74 (58%) were articles and 12 (11%) were reviewed articles. The United States is the most effective country in this field with the most publications and citations. Common related to self-care, nursing, work factors, and health-related. The International Journal of Nursing Studies from Elsevier has the most citations in the WOS and Scopus databases. Conclusions: Due to the lack of research in the field, there is a concern to produce information and research in this field. The importance of research in this field is related to the role of nurses in the health system. self-care can help improve global health by improving the physical and mental health of nurses. Therefore, it is suggested that pay special attention to Self-care for nurses.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139125000083Self-careNurseBibliometric analysis
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Bibliometric analysis
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