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{"title":"Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Indonesian questionnaire for evaluating nurses' adherence to pressure ulcer prevention guidelines","authors":"Defi Efendi , Amil Tan , Bejo Utomo , Chiyar Edison , Min-Huey Chung , Muhammad Muslih , Rini Wahyuni Mohamad , Nyimas Sri Wahyuni , Habibah Muchtar , Aip Rukmana , Wong Cho Lee , Dessie Wanda","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151962","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151962","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":"83 ","pages":"Article 151962"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigation of the comfort level of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease within the scope of Kolcaba's comfort theory","authors":"Aylin Bilgin PhD, RN ,&nbsp;Goncagul Aldan MSc, RN ,&nbsp;Leyla Ozdemir PhD, RN ,&nbsp;Sibel Gunay MD","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151964","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151964","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><div>This study aimed to determine the effects of physical, psychospiritual, sociocultural, and environmental factors on the comfort level among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) based on Kolcaba's comfort theory.</div></div><div><h3>Background</h3><div>Comfort is the fulfillment of holistic needs, physical, psychospiritual, sociocultural, and environmental, that contribute to well-being. In patients with COPD, comfort is compromised due to persistent symptoms and disease-related limitations.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A cross-sectional study was conducted with 140 COPD patients between June 2022 and April 2023. Data were collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the General Comfort Questionnaire Short Form, COPD Assessment Test, and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale Short Form. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and structural equation modeling.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The model explained 65.1 % of the variance in comfort level among patients. Physical factors such as age (β = −0.137, <em>p</em> = 0.007), symptom burden (β = −0.614, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001), receiving oxygen therapy at home (β = −0.134, <em>p</em> = 0.008), and duration of COPD diagnosis (β = 0.102, <em>p</em> = 0.048) were associated with comfort levels. Among psychospiritual factors, depression (β = −0.145, <em>p</em> = 0.004), anxiety (β = −0.184, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001), and stress (β = −0.378, p &lt; 0.001) had the strongest negative impact on comfort. Marital status (being married) positively affected comfort within the sociocultural domain (β = 0.112, <em>p</em> = 0.026). Environmental factors, such as rural or urban living location, were not significantly associated with comfort.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Physical and psychospiritual factors had the strongest impact on the comfort level of patients with COPD.</div></div><div><h3>Clinical implications</h3><div>Interventions focusing on symptom management and psychological support may enhance comfort. Healthcare professionals should consider personalized interventions targeting key discomfort domains to improve overall patient well-being.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":"83 ","pages":"Article 151964"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144099037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors enhancing critical care nurses' utilization frequency of behavioral pain assessment tools for critically ill adults unable to self-report","authors":"Yuan-Mei Liao ,&nbsp;Shu-Fen Niu ,&nbsp;Louise Rose ,&nbsp;Tzu-Ying Wu ,&nbsp;Yen-Kuang Lin ,&nbsp;Jui-Chen Tsai ,&nbsp;Zhi-Han Cai ,&nbsp;Ying-Shan Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151963","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151963","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><div>This study investigated the factors associated with nurses' often and routine utilization of behavioral pain assessment tools for critically ill adults unable to self-report.</div></div><div><h3>Background</h3><div>Few studies have explored the factors associated with critical care nurses' utilization frequency of behavioral pain assessment tools.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This cross-sectional study used a questionnaire to collect data from critical care nurses. Descriptive statistics and multivariate multinomial logistic regression analysis were used to present collected data and identify the associated factors.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>We received responses from 477 nurses. Respondents were classified into three utilization frequency groups–infrequent (≤50 %), often (51–75 %), or routine (&gt;75 %)–use of behavioral pain assessment tools. Factors associated with nurses' often or routine use of behavioral pain assessment tools included receipt of relevant training, perceptions that pain assessment tools and frequent pain assessment and documentation as being extremely important, and being employed at institutions where pain assessment tools were available. Working in surgical units was associated with often use of behavioral pain assessment tools, whereas routine discussion of pain assessment findings during nursing handovers was associated with routine use.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Routine discussion of pain assessment findings during nursing handovers influenced nurses' utilization frequency of behavioral pain assessment tools. The identified associated factors are modifiable and, therefore, amenable to healthcare quality improvement projects. Well-structured interventions and interprofessional educational programs, including discussion of pain assessment findings during nursing handovers, prioritization of pain healthcare quality, utilization of adequate tools to assess pain, and strategies for effective communication between healthcare providers, should be delivered regularly.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":"83 ","pages":"Article 151963"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083867","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Challenges navigating thymectomy with myasthenia gravis: A qualitative study of patient treatment experiences","authors":"Malene Missel ,&nbsp;Rene Horsleben Petersen ,&nbsp;Erik Lilja Secher ,&nbsp;Estephani Birkenfeldt Zeballos Medeiros ,&nbsp;Katrine Rude ,&nbsp;Joan Lilja Sunnleyg Højgaard ,&nbsp;Niels Erik Viby ,&nbsp;Simone Birnbaum ,&nbsp;Nanna Witting ,&nbsp;Linda Kahr Andersen","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151961","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151961","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><div>This study explores myasthenia gravis patients' experiences with the thymectomy treatment pathway.</div></div><div><h3>Background</h3><div>Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder causing skeletal muscle weakness. While thymectomy can alleviate symptoms, little is known about patients' subjective experiences.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>An exploratory qualitative design was employed, utilizing interviews with 10 individuals with myasthenia gravis who have undergone thymectomy. Data analysis involves thematic analysis to identify common patterns and themes in patients' experiences.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Derived from the collected interviews, challenges and experiences perceived by individuals with myasthenia gravis throughout the thymectomy treatment pathway was described. Patients narrated about feelings of being caught in a fragmented process contributing to their sense of uncertainty. Despite these challenges, positive experiences were also expressed, emphasizing the importance of individualized acknowledgment of patient needs. Despite a well-organized and streamlined treatment pathway in a highly specialized thymectomy center, patients felt that their body was split in two and highlighted the need for better integration between specialities, as well as greater understanding and support from surgical nursing staff. Furthermore, patients expressed uncertainties regarding postoperative care, underscoring the need for clearer guidance and support beyond the surgical hospital stay.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Addressing individual patient needs, enhancing interdisciplinary coordination, and strengthening surgical nursing support can improve the thymectomy experience. Post-surgical discharge follow-up plans are essential for providing comprehensive care and meeting the diverse needs of individuals with myasthenia gravis throughout their medical and surgical treatment journey.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":"83 ","pages":"Article 151961"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143931672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring nurses perceived self-efficacy and mental health competency for enhancing psychiatric care delivery in non-psychiatric settings","authors":"Ahmad A. Abujaber PhD ,&nbsp;Abdulqadir J. Nashwan PhD(c) ,&nbsp;Mutaz I. Othman MSc ,&nbsp;George V. Joy PhD(c) ,&nbsp;Ananth Nazarene PhD ,&nbsp;Fadi A. Amro MSc","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151959","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151959","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Nursing care is essential for providing high-quality, safe, and person-centered care, particularly for patients with mental health diagnoses. Mental illness poses significant global health challenges, and nurses often encounter difficulties in delivering care due to negative attitudes, poor mental health literacy, and fear, especially in non-psychiatric settings.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aims to investigate the perceived self-efficacy and mental health competency among nurses delivering psychiatric care in non-psychiatric settings.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A quantitative descriptive-cross-sectional design was employed. The study involved nurses from various non-psychiatric hospital settings, selected through convenience sampling to ensure a diverse representation in terms of experience, educational background, and exposure to psychiatric care. Participants' perceived competencies were assessed using the Behavioral Health Care Competency (BHCC) survey, while self-efficacy was measured using the Nursing Professional Self-Efficacy Scale—Version 2 (NPSES2).</div></div><div><h3>Data analysis</h3><div>Statistical analysis conducted using SPSS version 26, focusing on descriptive and inferential statistics at a significance level of <em>p</em> &lt; 0.05 (two-tailed).</div></div><div><h3>Result</h3><div>Among 280 nurses, significant differences were found in nurse-perceived BHCC and NPSE based on training, with a notable correlation between perceived BHCC and NPSES, while sociodemographic factors like sex and education showed no significant impact.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The research suggests the need for educational and training programs for non-psychiatric nurses to address the gap in patient care. Extensive training and education equip nurses to deliver optimal care and compassion for patients with psychiatric demands.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":"83 ","pages":"Article 151959"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143906729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Network analysis and within-unit correlation of nurse fatigue and recovery measures and their association with unit manager fatigue and recovery","authors":"Hyeonmi Cho ,&nbsp;Anne L. Thatcher ,&nbsp;Linsey M. Steege","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151958","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151958","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Nurse fatigue and recovery can influence staff well-being and patient outcomes. Understanding the relationships among different types of fatigue and recovery and the extent to which these measures are shared among nurses within the same unit is crucial for guiding effective interventions. Examining the relationship between unit managers' fatigue and recovery levels and those of staff nurses is also important, given managers' impact on unit dynamics and support.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>This study aimed (1) to explore connections among nurse fatigue (mental, physical, acute, chronic) and inter-shift recovery using a network-based approach; (2) to quantify the extent to which fatigue and recovery vary among nurses within the same unit; and (3) to investigate the relationship between unit managers' and staff nurses' fatigue and recovery levels.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from April 2021 to July 2022 in 24 units across three U.S. Midwest hospitals. Data were collected via surveys from 24 managers and 598 staff nurses. Network analysis was used to map and identify central connections among fatigue and recovery measures, intra-class correlations were calculated to assess within-unit variability, and linear mixed models were employed to examine manager–staff relationships.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Physical fatigue emerged as a central element within the network of fatigue and recovery measures, strongly connecting to other measures. Intra-class correlation values indicated that acute and physical fatigue varied meaningfully between units, while mental fatigue showed minimal variation. Unit managers' acute and physical fatigue levels were significantly associated with those of staff nurses.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The findings suggested the importance of physical fatigue as a leverage point for targeted interventions and highlight the need for unit-specific strategies that address both individual and collective sources of fatigue. By integrating a network-based perspective and examining manager–staff relationships, this study offers practical insights to improve nurse well-being and strengthen effective leadership.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":"83 ","pages":"Article 151958"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143899266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nurses/midwives safety attitudes and their relationship to individual factors (personality characteristics, length and clinical setting of experience): A quantitative study","authors":"Yeojin Kil,&nbsp;Anna V. Chatzi","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151957","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151957","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Ensuring safe and effective delivery of patient care is currently under the spotlight worldwide. As the nursing and midwifery group holds the greatest proportion of global healthcare workforce, the need to minimise human error and promote patient safety is more demanding than ever. Existing literature is focusing on personality traits as a factor related to safety-related behaviours. Relevant findings could assist to the creation of processes/frameworks in education/training to minimise human error.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>In this quantitative study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between safety attitudes and individual factors, specifically personality traits (extraversion; agreeableness; conscientiousness; neuroticism; openness), among nurses and midwives.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>We used a cross-sectional survey methodology.</div></div><div><h3>Setting/participants</h3><div>Nursing and midwifery professionals and university student participants (<em>n</em> = 380).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>We found that certain demographics (length of work experience and work settings) and personality traits (conscientiousness) were significantly associated with safety attitudes among nurses/midwives. Similarly, for student nurses/midwives, demographics (attended undergraduate program) and personality traits (agreeableness, openness, and neuroticism) were found to be linked to their reported safety attitudes.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Future safety educational/training programs in nursing and midwifery could be developed/amended to provide customized safety education/training to customized for individual personality traits’ needs. This proposed application could open new dimensions in safety within healthcare and especially nursing/midwifery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":"83 ","pages":"Article 151957"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143891420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigation of the relationship between work motivation, work performance and turnover intention of surgical nurses: a cross-sectional study","authors":"Nihal Celikturk Doruker PhD (Research Assistant) ,&nbsp;Gulver Hacioglu RN ,&nbsp;Birgul Nurulke RN ,&nbsp;Leyla Ceylan RN","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151960","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151960","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aims to examine the relationship between work motivation, performance, and turnover intentions among surgical nurses, and to explore their impact on nurse retention and care quality.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in a university hospital's surgical units between March and August 2024. The study included 322 nurses working in clinics, intensive care units and operating rooms for at least six months. Sociodemographic and Descriptive Characteristics of Form, the Nurses Work Motivation Scale (NWMS), the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ) and the Nurse Turnover Intention Scale (NTIS) were used to collect the data.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In this study, the mean total score of the NWMS was 58.66 ± 8.95. The mean total score of the IWPQ was 55.02 ± 8.65, the mean total score of the task subscale was 20.32 ± 3.77, the mean total score of the contextual performance subscale was 21.80 ± 5.37, and the median total score of the counterproductive work behaviour subscale was 14.00 ± 2.59. The mean total score of the NTIS was 37.88 ± 8.15. In this study, a positive and statistically significant relationship was found between the mean total scores of HWMS with IWPQ (r: 0.359, p: 0.000), task performance subscale (r: 0.321, p: 0.000), contextual performance subscale (r: 0.2851, p: 0.000) and counterproductive work behaviour subscale (r: 0.219, p: 0.000). A negative and statistically significant (r: −0.145, p: 0.009) relationship was also found between the mean total scores of NWMS and NTIS.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study determined that as nurse work motivation increased, individual work performance increased and turnover intentions decreased.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":"83 ","pages":"Article 151960"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143902220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effects of communication competence, meaning of work, and work-life balance on turnover intention in Generation Z nurses in South Korea: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Kyu-Yeon Jeong ,&nbsp;MiRa Yun ,&nbsp;Eun-Hi Choi","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151952","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151952","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><div>This study aimed to identify the effects of communication skills, meaningfulness of work, and work-life balance on turnover intention in Generation Z nurses, and investigate the correlations between these factors.</div></div><div><h3>Background</h3><div>Nursing organizations need to reassess staff retention strategies to accommodate the unique attributes of Generation Z, which is just beginning to enter the workforce.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Data were collected from July 24 to September 10, 2023, using a convenience sample of Generation Z nurses employed in three university hospitals, each with over 500 beds, in D Metropolitan City. A total of 179 nurses participated in the study, all born after 1995 and with &gt;6 months of clinical experience.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Turnover intention was significantly correlated with meaningfulness of work (r = –0.327, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001) and work-life balance (r = –0.613, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001). However, communication skills were not found to be significantly correlated with turnover intention. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed statistically significant relationships between turnover intention and clinical experience (β = 0.139, <em>p</em> = 0.020), engaging in hobbies once a month (β = –0.166, <em>p</em> = 0.036), and work-life balance (β = –0.603, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001). The explanatory power was 45.6 % in model 3.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Based on these results, it is recommended that organizations develop and manage intervention programs for Generation Z nurses to improve their satisfaction with their current work units. Additionally, measures to promote work-life balance should be explored and implemented to reduce turnover.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":"83 ","pages":"Article 151952"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143904511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A bibliometric study of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, secondary traumatic stress, and professional quality of life in nursing research","authors":"Neta Roitenberg","doi":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151956","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apnr.2025.151956","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><div>The purpose of this study was to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the thematic advances and trajectory of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, secondary traumatic stress, and professional quality of life in the field of nursing.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Bibliometric analytic methods.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The Bibliometrix Package in R software was used to analyze the data and create the graphic illustrations. The methods used included descriptive analysis, citation analysis, collaboration analysis, co-word analysis, and thematic map analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Data sources</h3><div>On April 5, 2025, bibliometric data was downloaded from the Web of Science Core Collection database.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>The analysis showed that 3053 authors produced relevant publications between 2001 and 2024, resulting in 1408 author keywords. Over the past 24 years, there has been a generally rising trend in published papers, with an annual growth rate of 23.81 %. The fundamental themes forming the field's backbone were: “empathy,” “compassion fatigue,” “secondary,” “compassion,” and “qualitative.” The main hot research topics were: “mindfulness” and “death.”</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The growing understanding of the significance of professional quality of life in nursing research is reflected in the bibliometric study, which shows a notable growth in research on the topic. The results show increased interest internationally, with varied collaboration patterns between nations.</div></div><div><h3>Reporting method</h3><div>Complying with accepted bibliometric reporting guidelines (specifically, the EQUATOR recommendations).</div></div><div><h3>No patient or public contribution</h3><div>This study was not designed, conducted, analyzed, interpreted, or prepared by patients; rather, it is based entirely on previously published material.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50740,"journal":{"name":"Applied Nursing Research","volume":"83 ","pages":"Article 151956"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143886459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}