Research Topics of Self-efficacy in Nursing from 2013 to 2022: A Bibliometric Analysis

IF 2.9 3区医学 Q2 NURSING

Asian Nursing Research Pub Date : 2025-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-23 DOI:10.1016/j.anr.2025.05.007

Qian Cao , Yue Hu , Wan-Ting Cai

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Abstract

Purpose

Despite the long-standing recognition of self-efficacy theory in nursing, it remains relevant in contemporary nursing practice. This study aimed to map and assess the scope of research related to self-efficacy in the nursing field from 2013 to 2022 to identify the global trends and new themes that have emerged in recent years.

Methods

This study employed descriptive and bibliometric analysis. Data were sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection database on October 20, 2023. Performance analysis and scientific mapping were undertaken using VOSviewer and CiteSpace, evaluating 2008 publications that featured themes of self-efficacy in nursing.

Results

The review period saw an increase in the number of publications. Recurrent keywords found in the research included “self-efficacy”, “nursing”, “self-management”, “social support”, and “quality of life”, with a notable prevalence of studies on “nursing students” and “breastfeeding”. The concept of “evidence-based practice” has consistently appeared as a focal topic.

Conclusion

The enduring interest in and relevance of self-efficacy in nursing are evident in an increasing literature volume. This study underscores the vitality of the field and the necessity of integrating qualitative research to deepen the understanding of self-efficacy in various nursing contexts. As the demand for evidence-based nursing practice increases, the corpus of literature on self-efficacy in nursing is poised for further growth.

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2013 - 2022年护理人员自我效能感研究课题：文献计量学分析

目的：尽管自我效能理论在护理学中得到了长期的认可，但它在当代护理实践中仍然具有相关性。本研究旨在绘制和评估2013年至2022年护理领域自我效能感相关研究的范围，以确定近年来出现的全球趋势和新主题。方法：本研究采用描述性和文献计量学分析。数据来源于Web of Science Core Collection数据库，时间为2023年10月20日。使用VOSviewer和CiteSpace进行绩效分析和科学制图，评估2008年以护理自我效能为主题的出版物。结果：审评期论文发表数量有所增加。研究中反复出现的关键词包括“自我效能”、“护理”、“自我管理”、“社会支持”和“生活质量”，其中“护生”和“母乳喂养”的研究较为普遍。“循证实践”的概念一直是一个焦点话题。结论：在越来越多的文献中，对护理自我效能感的持续关注和相关性是显而易见的。本研究强调了该领域的活力和整合定性研究的必要性，以加深对各种护理环境中自我效能感的理解。随着对循证护理实践的需求增加，关于护理自我效能的文献语料库有望进一步增长。

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来源期刊

Asian Nursing Research NURSING-

CiteScore

4.20

自引率

4.50%

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审稿时长

45 days

期刊介绍： Asian Nursing Research is the official peer-reviewed research journal of the Korean Society of Nursing Science, and is devoted to publication of a wide range of research that will contribute to the body of nursing science and inform the practice of nursing, nursing education, administration, and history, on health issues relevant to nursing, and on the testing of research findings in practice.