DOI: 10.62425/esbder.1620384 ISSN: 2687-2110

Sleep Regulations and Nursing Interventions in Newborns: A Bibliometric Analysis

Birsel Molu, Funda Özpulat, Melike Taşdelen Baş
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Objective: The purpose of this study is to analyze the literature on newborn sleep management and nursing interventions through bibliometric methods. Methods: This study is a bibliometric analysis. The research was conducted using the Web of Science database. During the search, the keywords “sleep management AND newborn” were utilized. The data were evaluated quantitatively.Results: This study provides a bibliometric examination of the literature related to newborn health and care. Research activities were conducted between 1986 and 2023, revealing that the United States is the country with the highest number of publications and citations. Among the keywords, “newborn” and “sleep” were the most frequently used terms, while “Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)” emerged as a significant research topic. Notable journals with the highest number of publications include Pediatrics. Conclusion: This study represents the first bibliometric analysis examining nursing research on newborn sleep management, providing a comprehensive overview of research spanning 37 years. The findings reveal both quantitative and qualitative data regarding existing research on newborn sleep management and nursing interventions, indicating that the United States is the country with the most publications and Pediatrics is the journal with the highest number of articles.

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