Bibliometric analysis of research hotspots and global trends in patient safety education for nursing students

Abstract

Patient safety education for nursing students has recently garnered interest. However, there is a paucity of data on the key areas and global trends over time. This study aims to analyze research patterns in the field of patient safety education for nursing students, identifying key contributors and global trends. A descriptive bibliometric approach was employed to analyze 782 articles related to patient safety education using data from the Web of Science Core Collection and CiteSpace 6.2. R4. Co-occurrence and co-citation analyses were conducted to identify prominent authors, institutions, countries, and common keywords. The analysis revealed contributions from 335 authors and 302 institutions across 78 countries. Levett-Jones T emerged as the most prolific author with 12 articles. The United States and the University System of Ohio were identified as the most productive countries and institutions, with 276 and 26 articles, respectively. Frequently occurring keywords included patient safety, education, medical education, simulation training, and standardized patients. This study provides valuable insights into the global research landscape of patient safety education in nursing, highlighting key contributors and trends. These findings can assist nursing students, educators, and researchers in identifying potential collaborators and informing future research to advance patient safety education in nursing.