Nursing research on surgical site infections: a bibliometric analysis
Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management, cilt.44, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
- Cilt numarası: 44
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.pcorm.2026.100728
- Dergi Adı: Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Bibliometric analysis, Care, Nursing, Surgical site infections
- Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Purpose: This study aimed to systematically examine the nursing literature on surgical site infections (SSIs) using bibliometric methods in order to identify research trends, thematic structures, collaboration patterns, and knowledge production dynamics. Design: A longitudinal bibliometric design was employed to analyze the evolution of SSI-related nursing research over time. Methods: Data were retrieved from the Web of Science database on November 26, 2025, without time restriction. A total of 2,137 publications met the inclusion criteria. Bibliometric analyses were conducted using Bibliometrix and its web interface Biblioshiny. Performance analysis and science mapping techniques were applied, including co-authorship, co-citation, and keyword co-occurrence analyses, as well as Bradford's and Lotka's laws. Findings: The results revealed a steady growth in publications, particularly over the past decade, with an annual growth rate of 10.53%. Research output was concentrated in a limited number of core journals and driven by a small group of highly productive authors. Thematic analyses showed that the literature primarily focuses on prevention, surgical care, management, and risk factors, while topics such as transmission and contamination remain underexplored. Geographically, publications were predominantly produced in high-income countries, with the United States leading in both output and collaboration networks. Conclusions: This study provides a comprehensive overview of the structure and evolution of SSI nursing literature. The findings highlight the need for broader international collaboration, increased nursing-focused research dissemination, and greater attention to emerging thematic areas to support the advancement of evidence-based perioperative care.