A bibliometric analysis of ovarian cancer care from 2000 to 2023 via CiteSpace

Purpose

This study aimed to analyze the existing research on ovarian cancer in the context of multidisciplinary care and identify the contemporary debates.

Methods

We used CiteSpace to generate visual collaborative networks and summarize the external characteristics of publications from the Web of Science Core Collection database published between January 1, 2000, and December 5, 2023.

Results

In total, 1261 publications were identified, originating from 284 institutions across 80 countries, published in 113 journals, and authored by 235 researchers. The United States and Gynecologic Oncology had the highest number of publications on this topic. The research was categorized into six major clusters: quality of life, surgery, paclitaxel, ovarian cancer, nurses’ health, and prophylactic oophorectomy. The main hotspots included society, validation, experiences, guidelines, quality of life, breast, association, and uterine cancer.

Conclusions

Research on ovarian cancer care has rapidly expanded to encompass multidisciplinary care. However, international and institutional collaboration remains limited. This study provides researchers with valuable insights into the current landscape, collaborative networks, and major research hotspots in ovarian cancer care. Additionally, the psychological experiences of patients with ovarian cancer and interdisciplinary nursing interventions are promising areas for future research and development.