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Evolution of Scientific Production in Rehabilitation Nursing Over Recent Years [Title Slide]
Abstract
This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of scientific production in rehabilitation nursing from the earliest records in 1946 to 2024. Using PubMed as the primary search platform, a total of 11,837 articles were identified, showcasing a significant increase in research output, especially from the 2000s onwards, with a marked rise in publications in recent years[1]. The bibliometric analysis highlights key trends, including exponential growth in research focused on clinical practice, intervention efficacy, and care management, with 820 articles published in 2023 alone.
The analysis further explores the distribution of themes through co-occurrence maps, identifying distinct research clusters. The red cluster highlights the centrality of nurses' clinical practice and competencies in rehabilitation, while the yellow cluster focuses on nursing interventions, control groups, and outcome evaluations[2]. The green cluster emphasizes clinical and economic aspects of rehabilitation, such as infection management and hospital discharge rates[3]. Finally, the blue cluster underlines the importance of evidence-based practice, with an emphasis on systematic reviews and clinical trials[4].
This evolving scientific landscape reflects the growing importance of rehabilitation nursing in both clinical practice and research, underpinned by a focus on evidence-based care and the continuous evaluation of interventions[5]. The study offers valuable insights into current trends and provides direction for future research, particularly in addressing the clinical and economic challenges in rehabilitation nursing.
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References:
1. Lima, A.M.; Martins, M.M.F. da S.; Ferreira, M.S.M.; Sampaio, F.; Schoeller, S.D.; Parola, V.S.O. Rehabilitation Nursing: Differentiation in Promoting the Autonomy of the Elderly. Revista Portuguesa de Enfermagem de Reabilitação 2021, 4, 15–22, doi:10.33194/rper.2021.v4.n1.152.
2. Loureiro, M.; Parola, V.; Duarte, J.; Mendes, E.; Oliveira, I.; Coutinho, G.; Martins, M.M.; Novo, A. Interventions for Caregivers of Heart Disease Patients in Rehabilitation: Scoping Review. Nurs Rep 2023, 13, 1016–1029, doi:10.3390/nursrep13030089.
3. Loureiro, M.; Parola, V.; Oliveira, I.; Antunes, M.; Coutinho, G.; Martins, M.M.; Novo, A. Cardiac Rehabilitation to Inpatient Heart Transplant — HRN4HTx Intervention Protocol. Nurs Rep 2024, 14, 2084–2094, doi:10.3390/nursrep14030155.
4. Cardoso, R.; Parola, V.; Neves, H.; Bernardes, R.A.; Duque, F.M.; Mendes, C.A.; Pimentel, M.; Caetano, P.; Petronilho, F.; Albuquerque, C.; et al. Physical Rehabilitation Programs for Bedridden Patients with Prolonged Immobility: A Scoping Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022, 19, 6420, doi:10.3390/ijerph19116420.
5. Witzig Brändli, V.; Lange, C.; Kobleder, A.; Kohler, M. Effectiveness and Content Components of Nursing Counselling Interventions on Self- and Symptom Management of Patients in Oncology Rehabilitation-A Systematic Review. Nurs Open 2023, 10, 2757–2769, doi:10.1002/nop2.1545.
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Keywords:
Theory, Rehabilitation Nursing, Current Trends, Clinical and Economic Challenges
Recommended Citation
Parola, Vitor; Coelho, Adriana; Neves, Hugo; Lobão, Catarina; Lima, Andreia; Ferreira, Jorge; and Alves Bernardes, Rafael, "Evolution of Scientific Production in Rehabilitation Nursing: A Bibliometric Analysis" (2025). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 16.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2025/presentations_2025/16
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36th International Nursing Research Congress
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Sigma Theta Tau International
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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2025
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Evolution of Scientific Production in Rehabilitation Nursing: A Bibliometric Analysis
Seattle, Washington, USA
This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of scientific production in rehabilitation nursing from the earliest records in 1946 to 2024. Using PubMed as the primary search platform, a total of 11,837 articles were identified, showcasing a significant increase in research output, especially from the 2000s onwards, with a marked rise in publications in recent years[1]. The bibliometric analysis highlights key trends, including exponential growth in research focused on clinical practice, intervention efficacy, and care management, with 820 articles published in 2023 alone.
The analysis further explores the distribution of themes through co-occurrence maps, identifying distinct research clusters. The red cluster highlights the centrality of nurses' clinical practice and competencies in rehabilitation, while the yellow cluster focuses on nursing interventions, control groups, and outcome evaluations[2]. The green cluster emphasizes clinical and economic aspects of rehabilitation, such as infection management and hospital discharge rates[3]. Finally, the blue cluster underlines the importance of evidence-based practice, with an emphasis on systematic reviews and clinical trials[4].
This evolving scientific landscape reflects the growing importance of rehabilitation nursing in both clinical practice and research, underpinned by a focus on evidence-based care and the continuous evaluation of interventions[5]. The study offers valuable insights into current trends and provides direction for future research, particularly in addressing the clinical and economic challenges in rehabilitation nursing.
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This bibliometric study analyses the growth of scientific production in rehabilitation nursing from 1946 to 2024, identifying key trends in clinical practice, evidence-based care, and intervention evaluation. It highlights the exponential increase in publications, reflecting the growing importance of the field.